Turkey Noodle Soup

By bobcat

Ingredients

• 1 cup (1/4 inch thick) slices carrot
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (1/4 inch thick) slices celery
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 6 cups fat-free, less sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups (3 ounces) uncooked egg noodles
• 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups shredded turkey (about 8 ounces)
• Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add carrot, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until onion is lightly browned. Add celery, salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and next 3 ingredients (through bay leaf); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add shredded turkey, cook 3 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with coarsely ground black pepper, if desired.