Robust Turkey Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

    1 tablespoon canola oil
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 celery stalk, chopped
    2 cups cooked turkey breast, chopped
    4 cups turkey broth
    1/2 cup green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    1/2 cup organic carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
    1/2 cup broccoli, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    1/2 cup whole kernel corn
    1/2 cup lima beans
    1/2 cup zucchini, sliced
    3 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered
    1 cup brown rice, cooked
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
    salt and black pepper

Preparation

In a large soup kettle, heat oil and sauté onions and celery. Sauté until vegetables are soft.

Add turkey, broth, all vegetables, rice, and herbs. Simmer 10-12 minutes until vegetables are tender crisps.

Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper.

NOTE: Prepare the day before; cover and refrigerate for flavors to blend.

Makes 6 servings

Prep Time: 12 mins
Cook Time: 18 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

Nutrition Facts
Number of Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg
Sodium: 810 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 19 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 18 g

Recipe Source: National Turkey Federation