Chunky Turkey Soup, Mediterranean Style

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, do not drain
• 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans
• 2 cups roasted turkey, cut into 1-inch cubes or 2 cups cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in a large stockpot, heat the oil over moderate heat.
• 2 add the onion, green pepper, and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
• 3 stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, water, carrots, rice, and basil. heat to boiling, then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 4 add the green beans, black olives, turkey and salt and pepper. cook uncovered for about 5 minutes or so until soup is heated through.
• 5 serve with garlic sticks or crusty bread.