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Italian Turkey and Orzo Soup

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Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 tbs chopped fresh oregano
  • 4 ounces sliced mushrooms I used a blend of cremini and shitake
  • 5 garlic cloves chopped
  • 3 cups chicken stock I use Simple Truth Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes drained (I use the no salt added version)
  • 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat. Add turkey and cook for 6 minutes or until browned. Add oregano, mushrooms and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Add stock, water, salt, red pepper and tomatoes. Bring to a boil and add orzo. Cook for 7 minutes. Add spinach and lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes. Serve.

Notes

Adapted from Cooking Light, December 2014