Turkey-Barley Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1/2  pound  ground turkey
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  carrot, sliced
• 1  stalk celery, chopped
• 6  cups  chicken broth
• 1/2  cup  pearl barley
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 3  cups  baby spinach, chopped

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
2. Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the saucepan and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Return the turkey to the pan and add the broth and barley; season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until the barley is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the spinach