Ground Turkey Minestrone Soup
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time45 min
- Makes4 to 6 servings
Photo, Erik Putz. Food styling, Matthew Kimura. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.
A mix of ground turkey, sautéed carrots, mixed beans and pasta makes for a hearty and healthy winter soup.
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 tsp Italian seasoning
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup tomato paste
450 g lean ground turkey
1 540 mL can mixed beans
1/2 cup short Pasta, such as ditali or tubetti
1 142 g pkg baby spinach, (about 8 cups)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot over medium. Add oil, then onion, carrot, seasoning and salt. Season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 4 to 6 min. Add tomato paste and turkey. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until meat is no longer pink, 4 to 5 min.
2. Stir in beans and liquid, 4 cups water and pasta. Bring to a boil over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 10 min. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 min.
3. Divide minestrone among bowls and sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 309, Protein 23g, Carbohydrates 33g, Fat 10g, Fibre 6g, Sodium 636mg.
Excellent source of Iron.
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