Servings: 10-12 You’ll need: 1-1/2 cup whole wheat pasta shells 1.2 lbs. lean ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 32 oz. fat free chicken stock 2 cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans Italian style diced tomatoes 2 tsp. basil leaves 1 tsp. ground oregano 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes Non-stick cooking spray Sea Salt and Ground Pepper (optional) Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain pasta and set aside—do not rinse. Spray a large dutch oven or medium-large stock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Cook onions and garlic on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. Add ground turkey and lightly salt and pepper to desired taste. Cook, while stirring, for another 15-20 minutes, until turkey is browned. Drain meat and put back into pot. Stir in the remaining ingredients, except cooked pasta and set heat to high. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta and serve.
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Servings: 8-12 You’ll need: 2 cups leftover turkey, cut-up 4 large russet potatoes, peeled, sliced & quartered 3 Tbsp. canola oil 3 Tbsp. light butter 1/3 cup onions, diced 1/3 cup celery, diced 1/3 cup carrots, sliced 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 14 oz. can low sodium chicken or turkey broth 1 cup low fat milk 1/2 c. all-purpose flour Salt and pepper (to desired taste) In a medium pan add peeled and quartered russet potatoes, cover with salted water and set heat to high. Bring water to boiling and cook potatoes on medium-high heat for about 10-12 minutes, until fork tender. Immediately drain precooked potatoes in a colander (do not rinse) and set aside. Add canola oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven and set heat to medium-high. Melt light butter in heated canola oil. Add onions, celery and carrots and saute, stirring continually, until all veggies are fork tender and onions become transparent. Slowly stir in chicken or turkey broth and cook on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add turkey and precooked potatoes. Slowly stir in low fat milk and adding, while stirring the flour, until complete dissolved. Stir in thawed peas and salt and pepper to desired taste. Bring to a rolling boil reduce heat to low and continue stirring for about 15-20 minutes, until mixture reaches a thickened soup consistency. Karen’s Note: Try using left-over turkey from Frank’s Smoked Turkey recipe to make this Turkey Potato Soup taste so delicious! Serve with whole wheat crackers or Yellow Corn Cake on the side and enjoy! Servings: 8-12 You’ll need: 2 cups leftover turkey, cut-up or shredded 8 small potatoes, quartered, cooked and drained 3 Tbsp. canola oil 6 Tbsp. light butter 1/3 cup onions, diced 1/3 cup celery, diced 1/3 cup carrots, sliced 1/2 cup mushrooms, diced 14 oz. can fat free chicken broth 1 pint heavy whipping cream 2 cups fat free half-n-half 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed Salt and pepper (to desired taste) Add canola oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven and set heat to medium-high. Melt 3 Tbsp. of the light butter in heated canola oil. Add onions, celery and carrots and saute, stirring continually until veggies are fork tender and onions become transparent. Stir in mushrooms and stir for about 2-3 minutes, until thoroughly mixed and mushrooms are browning. Slowly stir in chicken broth and cook on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add turkey, precooked potatoes, corn and peas. Slowly stir in cream, 3 Tbsp. butter and half and half. Add salt and pepper to desired taste. Cook on low heat, while stirring, until thickened for about 15-20 minutes. Karen’s Note: I highly recommend trying this recipe at least once with either left-over turkey or chicken. Try using left-over turkey from Frank’s Smoked Turkey recipe to make this Turkey Vegetable Soup taste so delicious! Serve with whole wheat crackers or reduced fat crescent rolls and a side salad for a well rounded meal. |
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