Turkey Soup with Angel Hair Pasta

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Wine Pairings

Leftover turkey? Not a problem with this savory soup. If you have the time, make your own stock with the turkey carcass; otherwise, chicken broth will work.

Preparation facts

Servings: 6

Yield: 10 cups (2.5L)

Ingredients

1/2 cup (90g) onions, chopped

6 cups (1.5L) broth, turkey stock or chicken broth

16 oz (455g) turkey, cooked, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces

1 cup (150g) carrot, chopped

1 cup (150g) red bell pepper, chopped

1 Tbs (10g) ginger root, minced

1 tsp (5g) soy sauce, low sodium

1 tsp (1g) Herbes de Provence

3 cups (70g) spinach leaves, fresh, chopped

4 oz (115g) angel hair pasta, broken in half, uncooked

Directions

Spray a large soup pot with vegetable oil spray and sauté onions until translucent.

Add turkey stock or chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add turkey, carrots, red pepper, ginger, soy sauce, and Herbes de Provence.

Simmer uncovered until carrots are soft but not completely done.

Add spinach and pasta to soup.

Cook until pasta is al dente. Serve immediately.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 255

Calories from Fat 40 (16%)

% Daily Value*

7%Total Fat 4g

6%Saturated Fat 1.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g

Monounsaturated Fat 1.8g

5%Cholesterol 16mg

22%Sodium 529mg

19%Potassium 672mg

13%Total Carbohydrate 39g

15%Dietary Fiber 3.7g

Sugars 6g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

30%Protein 15g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

2006-09-07

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