Turkey Minestrone Recipe
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 pound hot Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- In a large kettle over medium heat, saute onion in oil until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the next six ingredients; cook until meat is no longer pink. Add tomatoes, broth, zucchini and mixed vegetables; cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Add beans, macaroni, vinegar, salt if desired and pepper; simmer for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
