Turkey Minestrone

By AuntieGooper

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups cooked turkey, chunks
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups turkey or chicken stock
• 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
• 4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and more for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, cook bacon over med/high heat until crisp. Drain all fat but 1 tablespoon.

Add onion, celery, garlic, and zucchini. Cook for about 5 minutes.

Add tomato paste and mix well.

Add turkey, beans, bay leaf, and stock. Bring to boil.

Add pasta and cook 9-10 minutes until al dente.

Stir in spinach and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve sprinkled with more parmesan cheese if desired.