Sautéed Turkey and Vegetable Soup with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A light yet hearty soup combining ground turkey and fresh vegetables with spiralized zucchini noodles for a comforting Whole30 meal. This whole30-inspired whole30 (whole30) ready in about 45 minutes pairs ground turkey, olive oil, medium yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz diced tomatoes, canned
• 4 cups chicken broth, Whole30 compliant
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté together for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and garlic is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 2 medium spiralized zucchini noodles to the soup and simmer for another 3-4 minutes until noodles are just tender.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.