MINESTRONE WITH TURKEY

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I remember my mom making this soup; now I make it for my kids as often as I can. It's a good way to use up leftover vegetables. Sometimes I add a can of rinsed and drained kidney or garbanzo beans. -Angela Goodman, Kaneohe, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups chicken broth or homemade turkey stock
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2/3 cup each frozen peas, corn and cut green beans, thawed
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, vegetables, macaroni and seasonings. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until macaroni is al dente. Stir in turkey and zucchini; cook until zucchini is crisp-tender. Discard bay leaf. If desired, sprinkle servings with cheese. Freeze option: Transfer cooled soup to freezer container and freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Yousif Mohammedali
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I'm not a fan of turkey, but I love this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very filling.


White Hacker
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling and it warms you up from the inside out.


Martins Dalke
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Taylan Demir
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This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves minestrone.


momen khan
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and filling.


Phul Babu Yadav
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Boldde Sarkar
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey and vegetables are cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful.


Osei Joseph
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover turkey in it.


Demba Doumbouya
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The turkey adds a nice depth of flavor and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mashruk Hassan
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This minestrone with turkey soup is a delicious and hearty meal. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful soup.