QUICK TURKEY-BEAN SOUP

Quick Turkey-Bean Soup image

This recipe calls for canned beans, so cooking time is minimal. I make soup mild and allow guests to add as much "heat" as they want with hot pepper sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 14-16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

Steps:

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown turkey, garlic and onion in oil; drain. Add celery and peppers; cook and stir for 2 minutes. , Add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, cayenne, basil and oregano; mix well. Bring to a boil. Add beans and corn. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.