Yield: 100 Establishment: Club Operation   Ethnicity: Italian   Meal Type: Soup, Stew, Chili   Preparation Method: Simmer   Product Type: Cooked Turkey

Ingredients

As needed oil

7 Ounces garlic, chopped fine

3 Pounds celery, medium dice

3 Pounds carrots, peeled & medium dice

2 Pounds onions, medium dice

1/2 Ounce dried basil

1/2 Ounce dried oregano

1/2 Ounce black pepper

3 Tablespoons poultry seasoning

18 Ounces TURKEY BASE

4 Gallons water

9 Pounds COOKED TURKEY BREAST, skin removed & medium dice

4 Heads escarole, washed, drained & chopped

To taste Romano cheese, grated

2 Pounds orecchiette pasta (little ears), cooked, drained and cooled

Heat oil in an 11 gallon stockpot. Saute garlic until lightly golden. Stir in carrots and celery. Cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in onions. Cover and cook until all vegetables are translucent and tender. Stir in herbs and seasonings. Blend turkey base with water and add to the stockpot. Bring to a boil: reduce heat and add turkey. Simmer 25 minutes. Skim top. Adjust seasonings as required. Add escarole and cook until tender. Taste and adjust again, flavoring with Romano. Hold for service. To serve: Cook orecchiette in boiling water with a little salt and oil until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water. Plating: Place 5 orecchiette in individual 10-ounce soup cups and fill with 9 ounces of hot soup. Note: Yield: 7 gallons

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Chef James Papa Jr., CEC, of the Warwick Country Club in Warwick, RI. Chef: James Papa Jr., CEC Restaurant: Warwick Country Club Location: Rhode Island

Nutrition Facts Calories 130   Calories from Fat 35 % Daily Value* Total Fat 4g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 40mg 13% Sodium 800mg 33% Total Carbohydrate 7g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 1g   Protein 15g   Vitamin A 45% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 6% Iron 6% *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