Zuppa Toscana

April 11, 2023

Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium parsnip, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, microplaned
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast (pasture-raised if possible)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup canned full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Add a ½ tablespoon avocado oil to a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the shiitake mushrooms and fry until browned, about 5 minutes, then remove from the pot and set aside.
  3. While the mushrooms cook, toss the diced parsnip with a ½ tablespoon of avocado oil and scatter out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until tender and slightly golden. Once ready, remove from the oven and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil to the pot followed by the onions. Sauté over medium heat until translucent, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Add the garlic, all of the spices, and season with the salt and pepper. Cook while stirring for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Add the ground turkey, and fry until fully cooked while using a spoon to break the turkey up, about 7 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  7. After 15 minutes, add the coconut milk, kale, and the fried shiitake mushrooms. Simmer until the kale is tender, then remove from heat and serve.
  8. Serve the soup topped with the crispy parsnips and a sprinkle of fresh rosemary. Enjoy!

                                                             -Recipe compliments of Dr. Mark Hyman





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