10 Easy Ground Turkey Soup Recipes (30 minutes)

If you have ground turkey in the fridge and no idea what to make for dinner, these ground turkey soup recipes are exactly what you need! Hearty, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes or less, these soups are perfect for busy weeknights when you need something warm and satisfying on the table fast. From classic noodle soups to bold chilis and cozy meatball soups, there’s something on this list for every family — even the pickiest eaters!

Love a hearty, meat-based soup? You’ll also love our Italian Sausage Soup, Sausage Tortellini Soup, and One Pot Lasagna Soup — all just as cozy and perfect for chilly nights!

✔️ Types of Ground Turkey Soups

There are tons of ways to incorporate ground turkey into soup! In fact, many soup recipes that call for ground beef can be easily swapped for ground turkey. The best part about ground turkey is that it cooks easily and is super versatile, working well with various flavors and combinations of ingredients. You might find ground turkey in some of the following types of soups: 

• Taco soups
• Chilis or stews
• Lasagna soups
• Italian wedding soups
• Minestrones 
• Meatball-based soups
• Sweet potato soups
• Cabbage soups

🥖Side Suggestions

The possibilities are endless when it comes to choosing sides for your ground turkey soups. Here are a few options:

Bread- You also can’t ever go wrong with a loaf of bread, rolls or garlic bread! Pepperidge Farm is our favorite garlic bread, and it only takes 8-9 mins in the oven. The best part about having bread with your ground turkey soup is the dipping! 

Crackers- Croutons, tortilla chips or oyster crackers on top of the soup.

Veggies– A simple garden salad pairs well with ground turkey soups, as do sliced veggies. Our family’s go-to sides are carrot sticks and sliced cucumbers with salad dressing as a dip. 

A Sandwich or Panini– If you’d prefer your soup to be a side dish, consider pairing it with a simple wrap or sandwich, like our Sweet Potato, Kale & Feta Wrap  or our Crispy Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella Panini. 

🥄 Top Ground Turkey Soup Recipes

1. Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs

2. Turkey Meatball Ramen

3. The Best One Pot Lasagna Soup

4. Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Soup

5. Taco Soup with Ranch

6. Turkey and White Bean Spinach Soup

7. Turkey Vegetable Soup

8. Turkey Meatball Soup

9. Healthy Turkey Chili

10. No Bean Ground Turkey Chili

✔️ Cooking Tips for Ground Turkey Soups

• Brown it first — Always brown your ground turkey before adding it to the soup. This builds flavor and gives the meat a better texture. Cook over medium-high heat until no pink remains, breaking it up as you go.
• Season the meat early — Don’t wait until the end to season. Add your salt, pepper, and spices to the turkey while it browns so the flavor gets built right into the meat.
• Avoid clumping — Break the turkey up constantly while it cooks with a wooden spoon, spatula or potato masher.
• Don’t overcook it — Ground turkey can dry out quickly. Once it’s no longer pink remove it from direct heat and let the residual heat from the soup finish the job.

🧊 Storing & Reheating

Most ground turkey soups can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave. See each individual recipe for detailed instructions. 

Keep in mind that if your soup’s recipe includes pasta, the pasta may soak up all the broth while stored. To avoid this, either cook and store your pasta separately from the soup or be prepared to add more broth to your leftovers. Likewise, if you plan to make ahead and freeze any ground turkey soup recipes, consider waiting to prepare and add any pasta until you are ready to serve the final dish.