Pasta Fagioli

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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!

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