Mediterranean Turkey Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can beans
• 1 1/2 lbs diced cooked turkey breast
• grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. add the bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, basil, fennel seeds, and crushed red pepper. saute for about 10 minutes or until tender.
• 2 add the broth and tomatoes. cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 3 add the beans and turkey and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
• 4 garnish each soup bowl with 1 tablespoon of cheese, adding salt and pepper to taste.