This soup is comforting, hearty, and comes together in about 30 minutes.

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:

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1-2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups turkey or chicken broth (low-sodium if possible)

1 (15 oz) can northern beans, drained and rinsed

2-3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)

1 bay leaf (optional but recommended)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Handful of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

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Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they begin to soften.

2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3. Simmer the Soup: Pour in the turkey broth. Add the dried thyme and the bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.

4. Add Turkey and Beans: Stir in the shredded turkey and the drained northern beans. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes, just until the turkey is heated through and the beans are warm.

5. Season and Serve: Remove the bay leaf. Taste the soup and season generously with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if you have it.

Helpful Tips & Variations:

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No Broth? You can use 6 cups of water with 2-3 tablespoons of "Better Than Bouillon" or similar paste.

Add Greens: For extra nutrition, stir in a couple of handfuls of fresh spinach or chopped kale during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Make it Creamy: For a richer soup, stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half at the very end.

Add Grains: To make it even heartier, add about ½ cup of uncooked pasta (like small shells or orzo) or ¾ cup of cooked rice when you add the broth. If adding uncooked pasta, you may need a bit more broth.

Spice it Up: A pinch of red pepper flakes added with the garlic can give it a nice little kick.

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