Now We're Cookin': Leftover Turkey and Bean Soup

After the holidays, getting creative with leftovers is always a challenge. Try using your leftover turkey and root vegetables in this healthy soup to satisfy your family and clean out the refrigerator.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped leeks
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups root vegetables such as carrots, white potatoes and turnips, peeled and chopped into same sized pieces
• 32 oz. box low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 ¾ cups water
• 1 can (15 ounce) low-sodium cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 10 ounces leftover cooked turkey meat cut into cubes of pieces

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; cook until leeks are tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the next 6 ingredients to the leek mixture. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes.

Serves 10 - 1 cup serving
Nutrition Facts for 1 serving or 1 cup

Calories: 150
Fat: 3 g
Sodium: 360 mg
Carbohydrate: 15 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 15 g

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