ZESTY TURKEY TOMATO SOUP

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This chunky soup from Katherine Preiss of Penfield, Pennsylvania is full of flavor...and zip! "If you don't want as much heat, you can eliminate the jalapeno pepper," she notes. "To make it vegetarian, I omit the turkey and add a small can of garbanzo beans in the last few minutes of cooking."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 pound lean ground turkey
1 small zucchini, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup canned Mexican diced tomatoes
1/3 cup uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper, optional
Shredded fat-free cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the turkey, zucchini and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, pasta, basil, cumin, pepper and jalapeno if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges