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Turkey Minestrone


Yield: 20
Prep Time: 55 minutes

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Business and Industry Account
 
Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Soup, Stew, Chili
 
Occasion: Tailgate, Superbowl
 
Preparation Method: Simmer, Saute
 
Product Type: Pulled Turkey, Cooked Turkey, Turkey Broth
 







Ingredients
3 Ounces TURKEY BACON, diced
1/2 Cup onion, 1/4-inch diced
1/2 Cup celery, 1/4-inch diced
3 Medium Cloves garlic, crushed
1 Cup carrots, 1/4-inch diced
1 Cup dry white wine
3-3/4 Quarts TURKEY STOCK
1-2/3 Cups potatoes, peeled, 3/8-inch diced
1-2/3 Cups diced tomatoes (canned) with juice
1 Cup tomato sauce
1 Tablespoon dried basil leaves
3/4 Teaspoon salt
3/4 Teaspoon sugar
1/2 Teaspoon black pepper, ground
2-1/2 Cups small shell pasta, uncooked
2-1/2 Cups zucchini, quartered and sliced 1/4 inch
2-1/2 Cups pinto beans, canned, drained and rinsed
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1-1/2 Pounds PULLED TURKEY or COOKED TURKEY, 3/4-inch diced
As needed Parmesan cheese, grated
 
  1. Saute bacon over medium heat in large kettle until fat is rendered and bacon is browned. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add celery and saute 3-4 minutes. Add crushed garlic, cook 2 minutes, add carrots and cook 2 minutes.
  2. Add wine, stock, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, salt, sugar, black pepper, and pasta. Cover, lower heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Add zucchini and cook 5 minutes.
  4. Add beans, parsley and turkey, bring back to a boil. Immediately reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinked atop each serving. Serve 8-fluid-ounce portions.

Recipe Source: Recipe developed by Sara Lee Refrigerated Foods

Nutrition Facts
Calories 180   Calories from Fat 30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 890mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 3g  
Protein 16g  
Vitamin A 20%
  • Vitamin C 8%
    Calcium 6%
  • Iron 10%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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