Minestrone with Turkey

🛒 Ingredients

• Ground Turkey (93% lean) 500 g · 800 kcal
• Olive Oil 30 g · 240 kcal
• Yellow Onion 200 g · 80 kcal
• Carrots 150 g · 60 kcal
• Celery Stalks 100 g · 16 kcal
• Garlic Cloves 20 g · 30 kcal
• Canned Diced Tomatoes (no sugar added) 400 g · 80 kcal
• Zucchini 250 g · 40 kcal
• Green Beans (fresh or frozen) 200 g · 60 kcal
• Canned Cannellini Beans (drained) 250 g · 325 kcal
• Small Pasta (e.g., ditalini, dry) 150 g · 555 kcal
• Chicken Broth (low sodium) 1500 g · 150 kcal
• Fresh Spinach 100 g · 25 kcal
• Parmesan Cheese 60 g · 240 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat and set the turkey aside.
2. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, cannellini beans, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the reserved cooked turkey and dry pasta to the pot. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the soup from heat. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Ladle into bowls and serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.