Turkey Pasta Soup Recipe

Turkey Pasta Soup Recipe
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91% would make again

This quick soup has such a great flavor that everyone I've shared it with has added the recipe to her list of favorites. It also simmers up well in a slow cooker.

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  • 10 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked small pasta shells
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large stock pot, cook the turkey, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and add to the soup. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/3 cups equals 211 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 868 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 15 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 very lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.

Turkey Pasta Soup published in Light & Tasty June/July 2005, p37

Tip

Refrigerate Chicken Soup without Noodles

When I make my favorite chicken noodle soup, I find it tastes better if I refrigerate the soup without the noodles. When it’s time to serve, I add the noodles to the amount of soup I’m going to use and cook them until tender. —Martha Dimitch, Nineveh, Indiana

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Turkey Pasta Soup Recipe

Turkey Pasta Soup

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Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2010 by mjlouk

I felt like this needed something else. Maybe the spinach would have made it better. Or some carrots? I did like the flavor of the fennel though.

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2009 by dmrn03

Excellent soup! Very flavorful and I actually thought that it didn't need the added salt. Will become a staple and tastes great the next day too! Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2009 by swinny

I used left over turkey from Thanksgiving for the meat and it is delicious....

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2008 by l2bake

I love this soup recipe! The flavor is excellent! I like to add spinach just before serving. I have also added cut up carrots and sliced zucchini. I have replaced the ground turkey with ground sausage and that too gives this soup a different but great taste!

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2008 by badkitty

Absolutely delicious! I added carrots and celery , fresh parsley and sprinkled each serving with grated Parmesan -wonderful. Good with grilled cheese sandwiches too!

Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2008 by pambern

This was great. Next time I might try adding a little spinach at the end, or use turkey Italian sausage--lots of room for variations on a good recipe.

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by LKAM

OUr whole family loved this, the fennel adds a special flavor. I used turkey breast and multi-grain pasta

Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2008 by l2bake

We made this soup the other day and we loved it!! The flavor is excellent and it is easy to assemble and keep it warm or reheat it the crock-pot. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2008 by bldine

Made this tonight and loved it. I love the fennel in there. Great with whole wheat pasta for even more fiber. I used ground white chicken. Thanks!

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