HEARTY CHEESE (AND TURKEY) SOUP

Hearty Cheese (And Turkey) Soup image

Provided by jonesies

Categories Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 lb lean ground turkey
3/4 cup onion, chopped
4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup celery, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk
6 ounces reduced-fat processed cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is not longer pink; drain.
Add the potatoes, broth, carrots, celery, salt, basil, parsley and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat to low; add the cheese.
Cook and stir until cheese is melted.
Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 612.1, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 16.6