Soup is a filling and satisfying meal that’s especially comforting on a chilly winter evening. This delicious yet healthy recipe for turkey soup will satisfy your hunger and provide plenty of fuel for your workouts. (Recipe courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
Ingredients:
- 6 lb turkey breast, with sufficient meat (at least 2 cups) remaining
- 2 medium onions
- 3 stalks of celery
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/2 lb Italian pastina or pasta
Directions:
- Place turkey breast in a large 6-quart pot. Cover with water, at least 3/4 full.
- Peel onions, cut in large pieces, and add to pot. Wash celery stalks, slice, and add to pot also.
- Simmer covered for about 2-1/2 hours.
- Remove carcass from pot. Divide soup into smaller, shallower containers for quick cooling in the refrigerator.
- After cooling, skim off fat.
- While soup is cooling, remove remaining meat from turkey carcass. Cut into pieces.
- Add turkey meat to skimmed soup along with herbs and spices.
- Bring to a boil and add pastina. Continue cooking on low boil for about 20 minutes until pastina is done. Serve at once or refrigerate for later reheating
This healthy soup has 226 calories per serving and 5g of total fat. To complement your healthy diet with an effective workout regimen, check out the fitness equipment we offer at Fitness 4 Home Superstore for your Phoenix area home.
