TURKEY CLUB SOUP

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All of the classic club sandwich ingredients -- bacon, turkey, tomato and cheese -- come together in this satisfying soup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 55m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cups cubed (1-inch) French bread
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
3 cups Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
8 oz prepared cheese product, cut into cubes (from 1-lb loaf)
1 lb smoked turkey breast, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
1 medium tomato, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chopped avocado, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix Crouton ingredients until bread is well coated. Spread in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel-lined plate, leaving bacon drippings in Dutch oven; set cooked bacon aside.
Return Dutch oven to stove; reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrot and garlic to bacon drippings. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. Stir in chicken broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slowly stir in cheese, stirring constantly with whisk, until cheese is melted. Stir in turkey. Add tomato, spinach and salt; cook 3 to 5 minutes longer or until heated through and spinach is wilted.
Serve soup topped with croutons, bacon and chopped avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g