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Hearty, homemade, family-friendly soup is a welcome warmer on a chilly night.
For instance, this Turkey Mac Soup can be on the table in 30 minutes, but tastes like it simmered for hours. The recipe calls for turkey but, if you prefer, chicken works just as well, if that’s what’s on hand. Leftovers are ideal, but rotisserie turkey or chicken works great too.
Next, a savory combo of sautéed vegetables, accented with poultry seasoning to add a quick flavor boost, is simmered in chicken broth. You can vary the vegetables according to what’s in the fridge, or family preferences. Add the turkey and ladle over cooked elbows for a delicious meal in a bowl.
Add even more nutritious benefits by using Dreamfields pasta. Made from durum wheat semolina, Dreamfields has the taste and texture of traditional pasta. However, its unique recipe provides just 5 grams of digestible carbs and 5 grams of fiber in a 1-cup cooked serving. This makes it ideal for anyone who wants to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, balance energy and improve digestive health.
Soup’s on. Enjoy.
For more great recipe ideas go to www.dreamfieldsfoods.com.
Turkey Mac Soup
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
1 box Dreamfields Elbows or similar
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion or leek
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped bell pepper
2 cups broccoli slaw
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
6 cups reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth
3 cups chopped or shredded cooked turkey
Salt
Black pepper
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan, reserving one cup pasta water.
Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, carrots, celery and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli slaw; continue cooking 1 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in poultry seasoning. Cook and stir to blend into vegetables.
Add chicken broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in turkey; heat through. Add pasta water if more liquid is desired.
Divide pasta among 8 bowls. Ladle soup over pasta. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Nutrition information (1/8 of recipe): 301 calories; 25 g protein; 11 g digestible carbohydrates (41 g carbohydrates if traditional pasta is used); 5 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 40 mg cholesterol; 498 mg sodium; 6 g total dietary fiber.
FOR MORE information go to www.dreamfieldsfoods.com.
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