# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 cups smoked turkey, diced or shredded, skin removed
→ Beans & Legumes
02 - 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked white beans
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Liquids
07 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
→ Herbs & Seasonings
08 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 sprig fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
10 - 2 bay leaves
11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
12 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - Salt, to taste
→ Optional
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
03 - Stir in smoked turkey, white beans, broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
04 - Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to become tender.
05 - Remove bay leaves and herb stems. Stir in chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.
