Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey (as a substitute for ground Italian sausage)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups finely diced yellow onion
- 2 cups finely diced carrots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 7–1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1–1/2 cups heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 2 cups mini bowtie pasta
- 2–1/2 packed cups finely chopped kale
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 1/2 packed cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over high heat, warm olive oil. Add ground turkey and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and sauté diced onion, carrots, and garlic in the same pot until tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring for about one minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth to create a smooth broth base. Bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, reducing the time by one minute.
- Lower the heat; stir in heavy cream, kale, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Return cooked turkey to the pot.
- Serve hot with bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or basil during cooking. If you prefer a lighter soup, reduce the amount of cream or use half-and-half instead. Feel free to incorporate other seasonal vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
