leftover turkey minestrone

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Buffalo, NY
Updated on Aug 5, 2014

Another older recipe dug up from my files 2009. I always make turkey soup day after thanksgiving, Heres a nice change for Your leftovers. Change the taste of that leftover turkey and veggies! Very easy, very comforting!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 11/2 cups chopped onion
  • 14 ounces turkey stock
  • 1 can 14oz can diced tomatoes w/basil,garlic & oregano
  • 1 can cannelini beans or kidney
  • 1 cup cubed eggplant
  • 1/2 cup ditalini pasta
  • 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds-crush in baggie.
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cooked cubed turkey
  • 2 cups cooked vegetables (leftovers are great)
  • - chopped fresh parsley
  • - shredded parmesan cheese

How To Make leftover turkey minestrone

  • Step 1
    In a large pot, heat oil over med heat. Add onion, cook till tender about ten minutes. Adding in eggplant for a few minute to soften and brown slightly. Add broth, tomatoes in there juice, beans,pasta, fennel and pepper. Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat to med-low, cover and cook till pasta almost tender about 12min. Add turkey and cooked veggies last 5min. Stir in fresh parsley. Serve topped with fresh parmesan and toasted bread for dipping.

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