Turkey Pasta Soup

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked sm pasta shells
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 med onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 14.5-oz. cans chicken broth
• 2 15-oz. cans white kidney beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans 14.5-oz. Italian stewed tomatoes
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. fennel seed, crushed
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (pinch more)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. I used 2 cups meduim pasta shells, instead of small. Meanwhile, in a large soup kettle, cook the turkey, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, for 10 minutes

Drain pasta and add to the soup. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through.