Turkey and Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of 97% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium tomato juice
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 3/4 cups green beans, frozen
- 1 cup mushroom, sliced
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley, minced
Instructions:
- In a Dutch oven, add the turkey, onion and celery and cook over medium heat until turkey is cooked through. Add garlic and cook for another minute, then drain.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and bring them to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for one hour or until the vegetables are tender. Don't forget to discard the bay leaf!
- Serve and enjoy!