Text Box: White Bean and Turkey Soup

Number of Servings: 6        Serving Size: 1 cup with 2 oz turkey

Ingredients				    Measure

                                                                      

Canola oil                                                1 Tbsp
Medium onion, minced                            1 each
Carrots, diced                                          3 each
Stalks celery, sliced                                 3 each
Low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth          3 cups
15 oz white beans (navy or cannellini)    2 cans
Diced cooked turkey                                1 ¼ cups
Paprika                                                    2 tsp
Minced fresh thyme                                 1 tsp
Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste    1 each





Preparation Instructions

Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.  Add the onion and sauté from 5 minutes.  Add the carrots and sauté for another 5 minutes.  Add the celery and sauté from 2 minutes.  Add the broth and bring to a boil.  Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Puree one can of the beans with its liquid.  Add to the soup, simmer for 10 minutes.  Add the other can of whole beans (drained), turkey, paprika, thyme, and pepper.  Continue to simmer for 20 minutes.