Minestrone With Turkey

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 celery rib, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 cups turkey stock (or chicken stock)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2/3 cup frozen peas
• 2/3 cup frozen corn
• 2/3 cup frozen cut green beans
• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup cubed cooked turkey
• 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a dutch oven; add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and saute until tender.
• 2 add broth, vegetables, macaroni, and seasonings and bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
• 4 add turkey and zucchini; cook until zucchini is crisp-tender.
• 5 discard bay leaf and serve with parmesan cheese.