Yield: 24 Establishment: School, Restaurant, Club Operation   Ethnicity: Italian   Meal Type: Soup, Stew, Chili   Preparation Method: Simmer   Product Type: Cooked Turkey

Ingredients

1 1/2 Pounds cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen

3/4 Cup unsalted butter

1 Quart chopped onion

1 #10 Can crushed tomatoes in puree

4 Large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

1/4 Cup fresh basil, chopped

1 Tablespoon sugar

1/2 Teaspoon ground white pepper

1 Tablespoon salt

2 Quarts TURKEY BROTH

8 Cups COOKED TURKEY, chopped

As needed Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Melt butter in large stockpot. Add onion and cook until onion is transparent, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes, carrots, basil, sugar, pepper, salt and broth. Heat to boiling; stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Stir in tortellini and turkey. Cook to heat thoroughly. Sprinkle each portion with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Recipe Source: Recipe adapted from Butterball Food Marketing Support Services and reprinted with permission from Butterball Turkey Company.

Nutrition Facts Calories 280   Calories from Fat 90 % Daily Value* Total Fat 10g 15% Saturated Fat 5g 15% Cholesterol 75mg 25% Sodium 970mg 40% Total Carbohydrate 26g 9% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Sugars 6g   Protein 21g   Vitamin A 45% Vitamin C 25% Calcium 10% Iron 15% *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