Turkey and Rice Soup with Spinach and Carrots

This soup takes the shape of a classic chicken noodle-style bowl but swaps in lean ground turkey and rice, simmered with carrots until everything is soft and easy to eat. Spinach goes in at the very end, wilting gently rather than cooking down into anything heavy.

We kept the seasoning to thyme and salt, with no onion, garlic, or pepper anywhere in the pot, so it stays calm and predictable for a stomach dealing with reflux or IBS flare-ups. The rice cooks right in the broth, which keeps the whole dish soft in texture from start to finish.

It's the kind of soup that feels like it's doing you a favor — warm, plain, and filling without anything sharp or spicy to second-guess. A big pot makes easy leftovers for the rest of the week.