Easy Like Sunday Turkey Soup

INGREDIENTS 

1½ lbs ground turkey 
2 Tbsp oil or fat 
1 yellow onion, diced 
4 cloves garlic, minced 
1½ cups chopped carrots 
1 cup chopped celery 
1-28 oz can diced tomatoes 
3-4 cups stock 
Fresh herbs 

DIRECTIONS 

1. In a frying pan, heat 2 Tbsp oil or fat and add in turkey. Season with salt and pepper. 

2. Before the turkey is all the way browned add in the garlic and onions and simmer until the onion is translucent and the garlic starts to brown. Transfer to the dutch oven. 

3. Sauté the carrots and celery in the frying pan with remaining fats and juices from the meat. Add some olive oil if needed. Transfer to the dutch oven when the carrots start to get soft. 

4. Pour the can of tomatoes into your frying pan to deglaze. Gently scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to pull up all the good bits. 

5. Add in the beef broth, tomato paste and fresh herbs. Give it a stir to mix. 

6. Bring to a boil and then carefully transfer to the dutch oven and simmer all the ingredients on low heat, covered, for about 40 minutes. Add in additional stock or water if too much liquid evaporates. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

TOPPINGS 
Crushed tortilla chips 
Panko breadcrumbs 
Shaved hard cheese 
Toasted sourdough or naan (for dipping!) 

SERVES 4-6 
This recipe freezes well. Save those leftovers for a chilly day!