Turkey Minestrone


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Turkey Minestrone Turkey Minestrone

54321 Based on 4 Reviews

Servings: 10 to 12
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy

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4 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium zucchini, diced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups cooked turkey, chunks
1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 bay leaf
6 cups turkey or chicken stock
1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and more for serving

Directions

In a large pot, cook bacon over med/high heat until crisp.  Drain all fat but 1 tablespoon.

Add onion, celery, garlic, and zucchini.  Cook for about 5 minutes.

Add tomato paste and mix well.

Add turkey, beans, bay leaf, and stock.  Bring to boil.

Add pasta and cook 9-10 minutes until al dente.

Stir in spinach and cheese.  Season with salt and pepper.

Serve sprinkled with more parmesan cheese if desired.

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Reader Comments:

54321

I'm on 13 and this was a very easy meal to cook for my family. I just started cooking and my family absolutely loved it!

By Dage on August 21, 2011

43211

Loved this recipe! I liked that I was able to sneak in some spinach and the kids still loved it!

By Dawn on April 12, 2011

54321

This is a great thing to cook after you have had a turkey dinner it uses the left over turkey broth and celery and it is easy

By Donna Bateman on February 10, 2011

54321

Such and easy soup to prepare and so much flavor. Little effort, big reward!

By katie powell on January 15, 2011

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