Minestrone - Turkey (Chicken)

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
  • 1 can (4 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
  • 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup ditalini pasta
  • 1/4 tea. pepper
  • 2 cups cooked turkey or chicken
  • 2 cups cooked vegetables
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes with their juices, kidney beans, pasta, and pepper.

Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and cook until pasta is just tender, 12-15 minutes. Stir in parsley.

If desired, serge sprinkled with Parmesan cheese,