Turkey and White Bean Soup (Makes 8 servings) 

turkey and white bean soup

Ingredients  

  • 1 pound ground turkey  

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil  

  • 1 medium onion, chopped  

  • 3 celery stalks, chopped  

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans small white beans, rinsed and drained  

  • 2 (10 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes with green chilies  

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning (or 1 Tablespoon chili powder & 1 teaspoon ground cumin) 

Directions 

  1. In a large heavy pot, cook ground turkey over medium-high heat until no longer pink (about 5 to 6 minutes). Remove turkey from pan, drain & set aside.   

  1. Heat oil in the same pot over medium heat; add onion & celery and cook until softened (about 4 minutes).  

  1. Add cooked turkey, beans, canned tomatoes and their juice, tomato sauce and seasonings to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.  

  1. Top each serving with shredded jack cheese, sliced green onions & chopped cilantro as desired.