Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 100 grams turkey strips, chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth (vegetable for vegetarian)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz or 398 ml) or crushed
- 2 cans white kidney beans (19 oz or 540 ml), drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup ditalini or other small pasta (uncooked) about 130 grams
- 2 cups freshly chopped spinach or kale
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sauté the turkey strips until lightly browned.
- Add chopped carrots, celery, and onion; cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, drained beans, bay leaf; bring to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in ditalini pasta; cover and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Add chopped spinach or kale along with grated Parmesan just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute turkey with extra beans or vegetables and use vegetable broth. Adjust the consistency by modifying the amount of broth or pasta used. Enhance flavor by adding red pepper flakes for some heat.
