Skinny Turkey-Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Skinny Turkey-Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
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, if desired, pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Stir orzo and turkey into soup; heat through. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with cilantro.
3
Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth, water or milk if necessary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper, and more.

Yes, Skinny Turkey-Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Skinny Turkey-Vegetable Soup

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