Turkey-Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey or chicken breast
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 6 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4" slices
• 2 cups uncooked medium-wide egg noodles or rotelle pasta
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Mix turkey, thyme, green onion, cornstarch, garlic salt and pepper. Shape into 1" meatballs. Place chicken broth in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Add carrots and celery. Simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add meatballs, zucchini, noodles or pasta and parsley to simmering chicken broth. Simmer for 15 minutes longer.

Recipe Yield: Servings: 8

Source: Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods Cookbook
Book Title: Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods Cookbook