Thrive-On-Five Soup Recipe

By Nilson

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled turnip
• 1/3 cup sliced fresh carrot
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup coarsely chopped green cabbage
• 1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
• 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 7
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, green pepper, turnip and carrot in oil for 7 minutes. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in cabbage and beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in turkey; simmer 5 minutes longer. Stir in the vinegar, salt and pepper; heat through. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 7 servings.