30-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Turkey Soup with Sweet Potato and Bell Pepper

Warm up with a bowl of this vibrant Thai coconut curry turkey soup, a comforting dish that brings together tender ground turkey, sweet potato, and bell pepper in a fragrant coconut broth. The combination of curry powder, fresh ginger, and garlic creates a deeply aromatic base, while a touch of sweet Thai chili sauce adds a gentle heat that you can adjust to your liking.

This soup comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The sweet potato softens beautifully in the coconut milk, and the lime zest and juice brighten every spoonful. Serve it as a hearty main course with your favorite toppings.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Sweet PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Curry PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5.07 ounce Coconut MilkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 thumb GingerView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon CornstarchView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Core, deseed, and dice the bell pepper into ½-inch pieces. Peel the sweet potato if desired, then dice into ½-inch pieces. Peel and grate or mince the garlic and ginger. Halve, peel, and finely dice half the onion (use the whole onion for 4 servings). Zest the lime, then quarter it. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water (2 tablespoons for 4 servings) and set aside.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and sweet potato; season with ¼ teaspoon salt (½ teaspoon for 4 servings) and a pinch of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4–6 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a plate.
3. Heat another drizzle of oil in the same pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and onion. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1–2 minutes.
4. Add the ground turkey to the pot with the aromatics. Cook, breaking the meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4–6 minutes. Season with the curry powder, ¼ teaspoon salt (½ teaspoon for 4 servings), and pepper.
5. Shake the coconut milk container thoroughly before opening. Return the cooked vegetables to the pot. Stir the cornstarch slurry if it has settled. Add the stock concentrates, cornstarch slurry, coconut milk, sweet Thai chili sauce, 1½ cups water (3 cups for 4 servings), and 1 tablespoon sugar (2 tablespoons for 4 servings). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook until the flavors meld and the sweet potato is tender, 4–5 minutes. If the soup seems too thick, add more water a splash at a time as needed.
6. Stir the juice from two lime wedges (four wedges for 4 servings) into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the soup between bowls. Garnish with lime zest to taste. Serve with the remaining lime wedges on the side.

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Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or pork instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken or pork would work well as substitutes for ground turkey in this recipe.

Is this soup gluten-free?

The recipe as written is gluten-free, but be sure to check the labels on your stock concentrate and chili sauce to confirm.

Can I make this soup ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it up to 2 days in advance. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed to thin the soup.