Zesty Turkey Tomato Soup Recipe

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This chunky soup from Katherine Preiss of Penfield, Pennsylvania is full of flavor...and zip! “If you don’t want as much heat, you can eliminate the jalapeno pepper,” she notes. “To make it vegetarian, I omit the turkey and add a small can of garbanzo beans in the last few minutes of cooking.”

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Zesty Turkey Tomato Soup Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 3 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup canned Mexican diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper, optional
  • Shredded fat-free cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, cook the turkey, zucchini and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the broth, tomatoes, pasta, basil, cumin, pepper and jalapeno if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Garnish with cheese if desired. Yield: 3 cups.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 143 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 719 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Zesty Turkey Tomato Soup in Cooking for 2 Summer 2007, p31

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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Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2012 by Zombiebaby

I had a pound of ground turkey to use and didn't want to refreeze 3/4 of it so I used it all and just added more of the rest of the ingredients. It came out great and it's very good. It has a slightly spicy after flavor so the "zesty"ness of it isn't overwhelming at all for those who steer clear of spicy food. I made this using gluten free spiral noodles and chicken broth and I will definitely make it again.

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by dana.mints

I really like this soup. I just made it, and it is still sitting on the stove. I doubled the recipe, and it is excellent. I did not add any jalapeno because it already has great flavor and just enough spice for me without it.

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by charlie1az

I really liked this soup , But I had to change the pasta to white, as Whole wheat is not good for by kidneys.

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2009 by mnexus

I made this for a pot luck at work and everyone really enjoyed. My kids were upset with me for taking it to work so I have to go and get more ing. to make at home.

 
 

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