kitchen sink soup

Grove city, OH
Updated on Sep 12, 2025

This is a delicious, healthy soup! I created this soup by looking into our fridge and finding lots of wonderful produce that I had no idea what to do with. The stars of this dish are the turkey and kale. The mushrooms add a great flavor as well. I'm so in love with this recipe. Very proud of myself.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Filled with flavor and textures, no one will miss a bit of fat when enjoying this healthier soup. Ground turkey adds a lean protein, and dicing up mushrooms bulks up the soup. Kale is nutrient-dense and has a nice flavor mixed with the sweet carrots. We loved the hint of smokiness from chopped bacon. With a bit of this and that, this homemade soup recipe can be thrown together pretty quickly, so it's great any night of the week when craving a warm and comforting bowl of soup.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 package mushrooms
  • 1/8 cup minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/8 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 bunch fresh kale
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 32 ounces low-salt chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • - salt; to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

How To Make kitchen sink soup

Test Kitchen Tips
If you want a little more broth, add more water or broth. We added about 1 extra cup.
  • Prep the ingredients.
    Step 1
    Start by dicing the carrots, mushrooms, onions, garlic, parsley, and kale.
  • Brown ground turkey with onions and carrots.
    Step 2
    Brown the ground turkey (you don't have to drain the fat off). Saute the carrots and onions with the turkey.
  • Add chicken broth, water, and tomato paste.
    Step 3
    Add chicken broth, water, and tomato paste.
  • Add kale, mushrooms, garlic, and bacon.
    Step 4
    Add kale, mushrooms, garlic, and bacon. Stir until combined.
  • Add seasonings and rice.
    Step 5
    Add seasoning and rice. Cover and simmer about 25 - 30 minutes.
  • Check spices after seasoning.
    Step 6
    Adjust seasonings to taste. Creole seasoning will give your soup a mild kick.

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