Christmas Soup 2018

• 1 lb. lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 - 32 oz. box unsalted chicken stock
• 1 - 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes with jalapenos
• 1 cup chopped green beans
• 2 medium zucchini, chopped into quarter moons
• 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Spray a soup pot with olive oil cooking spray.  Saute the ground turkey, onion, celery and carrots, stirring frequently, until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.  Add the chopped garlic and cook until fragrant, another minute.

Stir in the stock, tomatoes, beans, zucchini and seasonings.    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and let simmer for one hour.

Enjoy!