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December 22, 2020 Healthy

Smoked Turkey and White Bean Soup

This recipe for smoked turkey soup with white beans and veggies is a hearty, nutritious, and delicious way to use leftover smoked turkey.

White soup bowl with smoked turkey soup, carrots, celery, and Great Northern beans

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • It’s so easy to make! Most of the cooking time is actually just the soup simmering to really bring out the flavors.
  • This is a great recipe for leftover smoked turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It’s warm and hearty, and way better than another boring turkey sandwich.
  • It’s a perfect freezer meal. Prepare the soup as instructed, and let it cool completely. Store it in an airtight container (or in a zippered freezer bag laid flat on a shelf) and freeze for up to six months.

Smoked Turkey Soup Ingredients

Smoked Turkey Meat – Specifically the meat from smoked turkey legs. It’s tender, juicy, and tastes a little like ham. Smoked turkey has a deeper, richer flavor than roasted turkey thanks to the use of smoke and the long cooking time. Turkey legs are generally available at most grocery stores, or you can check with a local butcher.

Great Northern Beans – A white bean similar to cannellini, Great Northern beans are high fiber, low fat, and have no cholesterol. They taste a little nutty and they’re super versatile. If you can’t find Great Northern beans, you can use Navy beans or cannellini beans for this recipe, though the flavor will be slightly different.

How to Make Smoked Turkey Soup

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Whipping up this incredible smoked turkey soup could not be easier! Basically you just sauté all the ingredients in a large pot over medium heat, then bring it all to a boil with the chicken broth. Let everything simmer for at least 45 minutes and serve hot over a cup of cooked rice!

Chef’s Tips

  • Before cooking, separate the turkey meat from the bones and skin, and cut or shred the meat into bite sized pieces. Sometimes meat that was exposed during the smoking process will be tough and leathery – cut that away, too.
  • This recipe uses canned beans to keep things easy, but you can absolutely use fresh beans instead. You’ll need to soak dry beans in water for at least 8 hours to ensure they cook properly.
  • Smoked turkey meat adds a beautiful flavor to this soup, but whatever turkey meat you have on hand will work!
  • For more fiber and protein, use wild rice in your smoked turkey soup. It’s also a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
  • 45 minutes is the minimum amount of time needed for this recipe to simmer on the stove. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Bowl of smoked turkey soup with carrots, celery, and beans on a white table

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  • Cheeseburger Soup (Whole30, Paleo, Dairy-Free)
  • Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup
  • Bison Chili
  • Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

White soup bowl with smoked turkey soup, carrots, celery, and Great Northern beans
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Smoked Turkey Soup

Our recipe for smoked turkey soup with white beans, veggies, and plenty of seasoning is a hearty and nutritious way to use leftover smoked turkey.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Simmer Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: freezer meal, leftovers, winter meals
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 564kcal
Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 cup carrots thinly sliced
  • 2 smoked turkey legs
  • 1 can Great Northern beans drained
  • 4 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked rice see Note

Instructions

  • Sauté garlic and onion in oil over medium heat until translucent.
  • Add thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, carrots, and celery. Cook 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add meat from smoked turkey legs and cook 3-5 minutes.
    Smoked turkey meat on a white plate
  • Mix in beans. Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
    Large pot with broth, smoked turkey, carrots, celery, and seasoning.
  • Boil 10 minutes. Cover with lid and simmer 45 minutes or longer. Serve with one cup of cooked rice.

Notes

  • If you don’t eat rice, you can use sweet potato rice or cauliflower rice, or just omit this entirely. Skipping the rice makes this recipe very low carb!
  • Nutritional information shown below does not include rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 12ounces | Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 1244mg | Potassium: 1287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5370IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 7mg | Net Carbs: 7g

December 21, 2020 Air Fryer

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

This super simple recipe for air fryer garlic bread produces perfect crispy, buttery garlic bread each and every time. Ready in less than 10 minutes, it’s great as a side for pasta dinners (like this Baked Feta Pasta) or to dip into pizza sauce for a quick snack or appetizer.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • This garlic bread is hot and table-ready in less than 10 minutes, so it’s perfect for easy weeknight spaghetti dinners.
  • It’s automatically better than store-bought garlic bread because it’s fresh and because you control the ingredients! Love extra garlicky garlic bread? Want it to be cheesier? Prefer a lighter bake for softer bread? You can make that happen!
  • If you’ve got older bread that needs to be eaten ASAP, this is a perfect recipe for it. Older bread will end up crispier, and really fresh bread will be a little softer.
  • Frozen garlic bread can go straight from the freezer to the air fryer with no thawing, so make a batch to keep on hand! Spread the butter mixture on slices of French bread and freeze them in a single layer. Once they’re fully frozen, you can transfer them to a zippered freezer bag and store them up to 6 months. When you’re ready to eat, cook them in the air fryer at 340°F for 5-7 minutes.

Air Fryer Garlic Bread Ingredients

Bread – I love bread. I said it. I love bread. I used French bread for this recipe because it’s soft inside with a perfect crispy outer layer. You can also use Italian loaf or ciabatta.

Cheese – There’s just nothing like a great cheese. You can use any kind of grated parmesan for this recipe, but the mass-produced U.S. brands are usually imitation parmesan made with fillers. For the best flavor, buy a wedge of genuine Parmigiano-Reggiano and grate it yourself. If you’re a big cheese person, consider adding a little mozzarella or an Italian blend to your bread.

How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Bread

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Once you know how to make air fryer garlic bread, you’ll never make garlic bread any other way!

Mix softened butter, parmesan cheese, parsley, and crushed garlic together in a bowl and spread the mixture on slices of French bread. Place the slices of bread in the air fryer and cook for 3-5 minutes until they’re golden and crispy. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef’s Tips

  • To cook properly, the air in your air fryer has to be able to circulate around the bread completely. Place your slices of bread in one flat layer without any overlap or touching, otherwise you’ll end up with unevenly fried garlic bread.
  • Preheating the air fryer is not necessary, but for the quickest cook, make sure your fryer is preheated to 360°F before you put in your bread.
  • If you’re using an air fryer with racks instead of a basket, be sure to rotate the racks halfway through the cook time. The food closest to the heating element will cook faster, and rotating the racks ensures everything cooks evenly!
  • The butter can sometimes cause a little smoke in the air fryer as it melts. If you run into this issue, adding a little water to the bottom of the air fryer basket may help.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

More Great Air Fryer Recipes

  • How to Reheat Pizza in an Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
  • Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
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  • Air Fryer Steak with Easy Herb Butter

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

Slices of air fryer garlic bread arranged on a wooden cutting board
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5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

This super simple recipe for air fryer garlic bread produces perfect crispy, buttery garlic bread each and every time. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's great as a side for pasta dinners or to dip into marinara for a quick snack or appetizer.
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time8 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: freezer meal, pasta, pizza
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 8 slices fresh French bread
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh parsley
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Place butter in a small bowl. Microwave 10 seconds until soft. Mix in garlic, parsley, and parmesan.
    Butter, garlic, parsley, and parmesan in a bowl for garlic bread
  • Spread butter on bread. Arrange 4 slices at a time in air fryer tray.
    French bread with butter, garlic, parsley, and parmesan in an air fryer bowl
  • Cook at 360°F for 3 minutes. Bread should be golden and crispy. Cook for another 1-2 minutes if necessary.
    Air fryer garlic bread slices in the basket of an air fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 35g

September 20, 2019 Easy

Low Carb Chili

This Low Carb Chili is out of this universe amazing and super easy to make! With very little work and ingredients, this recipe will earn your kitchen some bonus points for being made in less than 30 minutes and tasting so good! Low carb, keto, Whole30, and paleo, too.

Low Carb Chili in a pot and bowl with sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, and green onions.

If you are looking for a chili recipe without the beans, then this is for you! This Low Carb Chili is so perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prepping and planning, and any time of the year! We are in love with all of the robust and tender flavors thanks to onions and garlic this recipe has to offer.

Why This Low Carb Chili Is So Good!

  • It is super flavorful and has unique flavors thanks to cumin, chili powder, garlic, and chipotle peppers.
  • This chili is not overwhelmingly spicy, and it’s healthy!
  • This recipe is super easy to make, and it is so family friendly.
  • It only has 5g net carbs, making it keto friendly.

How To Make This Chili Recipe – Step by Step

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, saute onions and garlic under medium heat. Add ground beef.
  • Break up the ground beef as it cooks, and cook until browned. Drain fat from pot once it is finished.
  • Add the jalapeno, garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir. Place two chipotle peppers in chili for flavor.
  • Bring all ingredients to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for at least 20 minutes, and take chipotle peppers out prior to serving.
  • Garnish chili with toppings of choice such as shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips, or green onions.
Step by step photos of low carb chili.

What makes this recipe low carb?

What makes this recipe low carb is the fact it does not contain any beans. Different types of beans contain various carbohydrate contents, but the numbers are all pretty high. A tablespoon of kidney beans is equal to 110g of carbohydrates. Can you believe that?!

Because this chili has only 5g net carbs, it’s keto friendly as well.

Does this low carb chili freeze well?

Absolutely! Just stick it in an airtight storage container or heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze away! If you are placing chili in a bag, make sure you freeze the chili flat to ensure better storage organization. When you are ready to thaw the chili, simply place frozen chili in a bowl. How nice it is to be able to grab a precooked meal from the freezer! I think we all enjoy that!

Tips to Make Low Carb Chili

  • Make sure you are buying organic grass-fed beef.
  • 145 degrees is the proper temperature for cooked beef.
  • Make this recipe dairy-free by omitting the cheese and/or sour cream.
  • Make sure you take the chipotle peppers out of the chili prior to serving.

Be Sure to Check Out These Other Amazing Recipes!

  • Vegan Chili
  • Instant Pot Whole30 Chili with Butternut Squash (Paleo, Low Carb)
  • Gluten Free Cornbread with Honey
  • Whole30 Chicken Curry (Low Carb, Paleo)
  • Loaded Burger Bowls with “Special Sauce” (Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb)

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

I would love to hear if you have tried this Low Carb Chili recipe – do leave me a star rating and comment down below!

Be sure to share your photos of your creations on Instagram too!

Bowl and pot of low carb chili with cilantro, cheese, sour cream, and jalapeno.
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5 from 12 votes

Low Carb Chili

This Low Carb Chili is SUPER easy to make, and it is ready in less than 30 minutes! Not only does this recipe contain flavorful ingredients, but it has just the right amount of spice, too. Whole30, paleo, low carb, keto.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: delicious, easy recipe, fall, healthy, low carb, low carb chili, paleo, weeknight dinner, whole30, winter
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 330kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef organic grass-fed
  • 1/2 onion onion finely chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes in a can, with liquid
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt kosher
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 chipotle peppers canned
  • 1 can jalapenos

Instructions

  • Finely dice onions and mince garlic. In a large pot or dutch oven, saute onions and garlic under medium heat. Add ground beef.
  • Break up the ground beef as it cooks, and cook until browned. Drain fat from pot once it is finished. Add the jalapeno, garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  • Stir. Place chipotle peppers in chili for flavor. Bring all ingredients to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer for at least 20 minutes, and take chipotle peppers out prior to serving. Garnish chili with toppings of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1111mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbs: 7g

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