Saturday, April 5, 2014

Lean Ground Turkey - Vegetable Soup

INGREDIENTS

1.2 pounds Package lean turkey
10 3/4-ounce can cream of chicken soup
4 soup cans of water
1 chicken bullion cube or 1 packet of no- salt chicken bullion
1 rib celery , chopped
6 ounces ( half a bag ) of pre-washed petite carrots
1 cup frozen peas
1 small zucchini , chopped
1 large Roma tomatoes , chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped (more if you love garlic)
1 teaspoon Italian herb mix
1 teaspoon salt (can be omitted )
1/3 cup orzo (rice noodles)

METHOD

Coat bottom of pan with cooking spray . Crumble turkey in pan and cook over medium heat until opaque. Line slow cooker with cooking bag . Transfer turkey to slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients , except the orzo . Ceiling , set on low , and cook soup for three hours. Mix in orzo to soup and with rubber spatula . Switch the setting to high , cover, and cook soup for another hour . Serve immediately with salty crackers or bread . Makes 6-8 servings .