Turkey Minestrone Soup

Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 45 min Total Time: 55 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless turkey thigh, diced
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • ½ cup (125 mL) white onion, diced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) carrots, diced
  • ½ cup (125 mL) celery, diced
  • 6 cups (1.5 L) homemade or low-sodium turkey or chicken stock
  • 1 can – 26 oz (796 mL) tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup (125 mL) macaroni noodles
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 can – 18 oz (540 mL) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed

To taste, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions

Sauté turkey, onions, carrots and celery in olive oil until onions are soft. Add stock and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add noodles and simmer until carrots are soft and noodles are cooked. Add parsley, oregano and kidney beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with fresh Parmesan cheese.

Recipe courtesy of Great Tastes of Manitoba and Manitoba Turkey