Turkey Mashed Potato Soup

Turkey Mashed Potato Soup
turkey mashed potato soup
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, peeled and sliced
  • 1 quart (4 cups) low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 cups chopped, cooked turkey
  • Salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, sauté over medium heat in olive oil, onion and carrots until the onion is translucent and the carrots are tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add chicken broth, mashed potatoes and thyme. Continue cooking and stir until broth is smooth.
  4. Add turkey; continue cooking on medium heat until mixture starts to simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally — for about 10 minutes — until mixture is heated through and the temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a food thermometer.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition Information:

  • Calories 250
  • Total Fat 10g
  • Saturated Fat 4g
  • Cholesterol 50mg
  • Sodium 610mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 21g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Total Sugars 4g, includes 0g Added Sugars
  • Protein 19g
  • Vitamin D 0%
  • Calcium 4%
  • Iron 6%
  • Potassium 15%
Nutrition Software Used: 
ESHA Food Processor