
By Mike Ysbrand
Lemon Turkey Soup (Modified)
4 steps
Prep:20minCook:35min
This lemon turkey soup recipe is a smart way to use holiday leftovers without giving up flavor. The bright burst of lemon adds an upbeat, zesty tang.
Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:28:35 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
31
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories288.5 kcal (14%)
Total Fat6 g (9%)
Carbs38.8 g (15%)
Sugars5.4 g (6%)
Protein22.9 g (46%)
Sodium833.5 mg (42%)
Fiber16.3 g (58%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil

½ cupred onion
chopped

1clove garlic
minced

¾ cupcarrots
thinly sliced

½ cupCelery
chopped

⅓ cupred bell pepper
diced

2 cupsfresh baby spinach leaves

2cans cannellini beans
no salt added, washed & drained, divided

2 cupslow sodium Turkey stock
or chicken

1 cupturkey
diced cooked

2 teaspoonslemon zest

2 tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice

1 pinchsea salt
Instructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
Add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
Step 3
Blend 1 can of rinsed beans with 1 cup of hot broth until smooth. Add to pot and stir. (This step can be skipped if you don't want a "creamy" soup)
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BlenderMixStep 4
Add turkey, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; season with salt and black pepper. Simmer until spinach wilts and turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
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