Subj : Freezable Soups - 72 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Mon Mar 20 2023 05:53:04 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Minestrone w/Turkey Categories: Vegetables, Poultry, Herbs, Pasta, Squash Yield: 6 servings 1 tb Olive oil 1 md Onion; chopped 1 md Carrot; sliced 1 Celery rib; sliced 1 cl Garlic; minced 4 c Chicken broth or homemade - turkey stock 14 1/2 oz Can diced tomatoes; - undrained 2/3 c (ea) peas, corn & cut green - beans; thawed 1/2 c Uncooked elbow macaroni 1 ts Salt 1/4 ts Dried basil 1/4 ts Dried oregano 1/4 ts Pepper 1 Bay leaf 1 c Cubed cooked turkey 1 sm Zucchini; halved lengthwise, - in 1/4" slices 1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, vegetables, macaroni and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until macaroni is al dente. Stir in turkey and zucchini; cook until zucchini is crisp-tender. Discard bay leaf. If desired, sprinkle servings with cheese. FREEZE OPTION: Transfer cooled soup to freezer container and freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through. Serve with cheese. Angela Goodman, Kaneohe, Hawaii Makes 6 servings (2 quarts) RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... Black holes are outa sight! --- MultiMail/Win * Origin: Outpost BBS * Johnson City, TN (1:18/200) .