Easy Turkey Soup

Easy Turkey Soup

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4 to 6 people

• 2 Tbls of light extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 stalks of celery, sliced

• 3 white potatoes, cubed

• 1 pound baby spinach, rinsed and stems removed

• 4 15oz cans of low fat chicken broth

• 1 cup of water

• 2 to 3 cups of leftover turkey, diced

• 1 tsp of thyme

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp of salt

• 1 tsp of fresh ground black pepper

   

  PREPARATION

   

• In a large pot, saute the garlic, onions, carrots, celery and potatoes for 2 to 3 minutes.

• Add the spinach and cover until spinach is slightly wilted.

• Add the broth, water, turkey, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper.

• Bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

• Remove the bay leaves before serving.

• Serve with cook whole wheat pasta (optional)