Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 8 ounces Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey
  • 2 teaspoons Tuscan or Italian seasoning blend
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 14.5 ounce can fired roasted diced tomatoes*
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta (dry)
  • 1 cup sliced and halved zucchini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

Instruction

  • In a large pot over medium high heat, sauté onions and carrots in butter for 4-5 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small chunks with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  • Add Tuscan or Italian seasoning, chicken broth, water, tomatoes, and sugar. Bring to a low boil and cook for 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste broth and check for seasoning. Add salt and pepper accordingly.
  • Add 1 cup dry pasta, and boil uncovered for 10 minutes. When the pasta is halfway cooked, add the zucchini.
  • Finish with fresh basil and a splash of cream if desired. This soup is good leftover the next day, but the pasta does absorb some the liquid as it sits.