Pasta Fagioli

Growing up in New Jersey we are surrounded by Italian food. I love the abundance of options and the flavors that go into these foods. So, I decided to create a healthier version of one of my favorite soups. Here it is:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Ground Turkey

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

• 1 large Yellow Onion, finely chopped

• 2 Celery Stalks, diced

• 2 large Carrots, diced

• 32 oz low sodium Chicken Broth

• 2 cups Water

• 1 cup Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed

• 4 Tomatoes, diced

• 3 tbsp Tomato Paste

• 2 Garlic Cloves, minced

• 1 cup Fresh Spinach, chopped

• 1 cup uncooked Ditalini pasta

• 3 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black ground pepper

How to make:

• Cook the ground turkey an chopped onions in 1 tbsp of olive oil until golden brown.

• Add in celery and carrots, cook for about 8 minuted to allow the vegetables to soften.

• Add in the tomatoes, garlic, water, chicken broth, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Let this cook for about 15 minutes.

• Turn down the temperature to a simmer and add in the spinach and beans. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes to let all of the flavors set in.

• Scoop into a bowl and enjoy!