Veggie & protein-packed!
Read below for the recipe and nutrition information!
Recipe Information:
Makes ~6-8 servings
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 white or yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, sliced into coins
1 zucchini, diced
1 lb 99% lean ground turkey
Salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 can (28 oz) tomatoes (crushed, diced, or peeled. If using anything other than crushed, be sure to mash with a fork or spoon when adding to the pot!)
4 cups chicken broth (I prefer low-sodium)
~20 oz spinach & cheese ravioli
6 cups baby spinach, fresh or frozen
2 cups plain Greek yogurt (unflavored/unsweetened)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (plus an additional few Tbsps to top with!)
Recipe:
Place a large stock pot on the stove over medium heat. Add olive oil, butter, onion, and garlic to the pot. Stir with a large spoon and cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
Add carrots and zucchini to the pot. Use the spoon to stir in with previous ingredients. Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add entire package of ground turkey to the pot. Using the large spoon, break apart the meat and crumble into bite-sized pieces. Continue until the meat begins to brown and is almost fully cooked, for about 5-6 minutes.
Add dried basil and oregano to the pot, seasoning the meat. Stir to combine for about 2 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth to the pot, stirring into previous ingredients until well combined. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
Once the pot is boiling, add in ravioli. Stir and allow to cook for about 5 minutes, until the ravioli is tender. Throw in spinach and continue to stir.
Once ravioli is cooked and spinach is wilted, lower the heat to a simmer. Add Greek yogurt and grated parmesan cheese to the stock pot, stirring continuously until fully incorporated.
Allow soup to simmer on low for about 5-10 additional minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and taste, adjusting seasonings as necessary. Allow to cool a bit, top with additional grated parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
Nutrition:
Tomato: tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and potassium! They contain an antioxidant called lycopene, which is linked to many benefits including a reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
Zucchini: zucchini is rich in many nutrients and plant compounds! It's high in vitamin A, vitamin C, lutein, manganese, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, which support eye health and vision! They're also great for the immune system. Zucchini is high in heart healthy carotenoids, antioxidants, fiber, and potassium, as well. **Fun fact: zucchini is botanically classified as a fruit!
Spinach: spinach is absolutely PACKED with vitamins and minerals, making it so beneficial in many ways. Spinach has vitamin A for our tissues and skin health, vitamin K for our bones and blood clotting, iron to support healthy blood and oxygen transport, potassium for blood pressure, and more. It also has antioxidants such as lutein to support eye health and cognition!
Carrots: carrots are a great source of vitamin K, potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and BETA-CAROTENE. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A, and it's super beneficial for eye-health, vision, skin, and preventing chronic illnesses.
Yellow onion: onions are a good source of vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, and potassium. They're also full of antioxidants and sulfur-containing plant compounds (quercetin and thiosulfinates), which may lower blood pressure, protect the heart, inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, and prevent the formation of blood clots! Yellow onion contains up to 11 times more antioxidants than white onions.
Greek yogurt: greek yogurt is a great source of protein, vitamin B12, riboflavin, and selenium! It's also great for gut health, bones, and supporting muscle recovery.
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