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

This Thai-inspired coconut curry turkey soup brings together ground turkey, sweet potato, bell pepper, and aromatic ginger and garlic in a rich, creamy coconut broth. It’s a one-pot wonder that delivers long-simmered flavor in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Feel free to adjust the heat by adding more or less sweet Thai chili sauce. Serve with fresh lime wedges and scallion greens for a bright finish. This soup is hearty enough to be a meal on its own, and it’s sure to warm you up from the inside out.

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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

2 unit ScallionsView 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

Salt to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

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

Useful Cookware

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Large pot

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Small bowl

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Peeler

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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. Just adjust cooking time as needed to ensure the meat is fully cooked.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if it thickens too much.

Is this soup gluten-free?

The recipe as written is gluten-free, but check the labels of your stock concentrate and chili sauce to ensure they are certified gluten-free if needed.