Skinny Turkey-Vegetable Soup Recipe

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The blend of flavors and colors in this hearty soup will bring everyone at the table back for more. —Charlotte Welch, Utica, New York

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Skinny Turkey-Vegetable Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Cook: 35 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
30 35 65

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
  • 1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onions, carrots, celery and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes, peas, bay leaf, bouillon, basil, thyme, cumin, pepper and pepper sauce if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Stir orzo and turkey into soup; heat through. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with cilantro. Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 191 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 257 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Skinny Turkey-Vegetable Soup in Healthy Cooking October/November 2011, p61

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Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2012 by grrljp

very good! I substitute pot barley or quinoa for the orzo for added whole grains


Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by montana20

So good Easy to sub in chicken as well. Great flavor, a hint of spice is a great addition.


Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by cody8381

Delicious!! Very hearty, excellent flavor. Made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it! Definitely going in my recipe collection!!


Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by diligentfrog

My whole family LOVED this soup. Delicious! Will be placing this in my recipe book for use again!


Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by gwendolynh

yum...simmering on the stove right now. I can't wait for dinner. The broth is delicous. I left the peas out in hopes my teenager will eat it too!


Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by jean2012

I am so glad I made this soup. I loved it! I used chicken instead of turkey because it was what I had in hand, and I also used half a jalepeno (diced up into tiny bits) because I didn't have tomato with green chili's. But, it still turned out great.


Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by dorrieo

I did modify slightly by adding 1 tblspn of whole wheat flour to the vegatables while they sauteed. I also cooked the orzo in the soup-these modifications thickened the soup somewhat, which is how we prefer soups. Definitely plan on making again!


Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by dorrieo

Absolutely delicious and easy to make out of ingredients I typically have in my house. No need to run to the store for ingredients. My whole family loved this soup. Thank you for sharing this recipie


Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by Mom2LilMan

Really tasty!


Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by diligentfrog

Awesome Soup! Will definately make again.

 
 
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