Chopped & Ready
Tuscan-y Turkey and Couscous Soup
with kale and butternut squash
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Turkey
- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cooked Couscous
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Shredded Kale
- 2 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 1⅗ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
- 2 tsp. Vegetable Base
- 2 tsp. Savory Seasoning
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories500
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Carbohydrates27g
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Net Carbs23g
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Fat31g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1240mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Cook the Butternut Squash
Place a large pot over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add butternut squash, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 cup water to hot pot. Cover and stir occasionally until tender 8-10 minutes. -
2 Add the Turkey
Uncover and add butter (use less if spice-averse), ground turkey, and savory seasoning to hot pot. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the butter.
Stir occasionally until turkey is slightly browned and butter is melted, 2-3 minutes.Turkey will finish cooking in a later step. -
3 Add the Kale
Add kale and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pot. Stir occasionally until slightly wilted, 1-2 minutes.
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4 Add Broth and Couscous and Finish Dish
Add tomatoes, 3 cups water, cream base, vegetable base, 1/2 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, lemon juice, and couscous to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping soup with cheese and pesto. Bon appétit!
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