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Turkey Minestrone

Yield: 20

Prep Time: 55

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

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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

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.
Add wine, stock, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, salt, sugar, black pepper, and pasta. Cover, lower heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring often.
Add zucchini and cook 5 minutes.
Add beans, parsley and turkey, bring back to a boil. Immediately reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinked atop each serving. Serve 8-fluid-ounce portions.