TURKEY, KALE, AND BROWN RICE SOUP

Turkey, Kale, and Brown Rice Soup image

This soup will be your friend on a cold winter day. Ground turkey, kale, brown rice, and spices in a tomato-based broth make this a great stand-alone meal. Add croutons, Swiss cheese, garlic bread, PJs, and a good book for a taste of happy comfort.

Provided by Saras Chung

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups chopped kale
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup uncooked brown rice
½ cup water

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey, onion, and garlic in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Stir in brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, smoked and regular paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, brown rice, and water; bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until rice is tender, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1347.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g