Turkey Bean Soup With Kale(This is a warm and comforting soup that makes a great day after Thanksgiving meal.)

Preparation Time: 30-40 minutes
Number of Servings: 6-8
Nutrition Info: very nutritional

Ingredients:

3-4 cups of shredded turkey

2 quarts of mushroom broth

1 can of cannellini beans

1 bunch of kale

salt

pepper

1/4 teaspoon of redpepper flakes(optional)

1/2 box of ditalini pasta

4 garlic cloves

3 tablespoon of olive oil

1 small onion

crusty white bread

Directions: in a large dutch oven, warm olive oil and add onion to soften.Then add chopped garlic and a little salt.Saute for one minute.Add turkey,beans and kale to the pot.Then add the broth.add cooked pasta,salt and pepper to taste and red pepper if wanting a little heat.Let simmer on low for 20 minutes for flavor to work together.Serve with fresh parmesan cheese grated on top with crunchy white bread.

Submitted By: Giovanna Calabria of Wilmington NC
Email/Web Site: Megan2097@yahoo.com
Original Source of Recipe: Megan Calabria
Date Submitted: 11/10/2012 1:30:27 PM