Turkey Minestrone

Recipe By: Bon Appetit
Serving Size: 4

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Cup carrots, diced
• 1 Cup russet potatoes, peeled, diced
• 1 Cup green beans, trimmed, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 8 Cups low salt chicken broth
• 2/3 Cup small elbow macaroni
• 1/2 Cup white kidney beans,(cannellini) drained, rinsed.
• 1/2 Cup tomatoes, canned, drained, diced
• 1/2 Cup turkey, cooked, diced

Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add carrot, potato, green beans and garlic and saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to boil. Stir in macaroni, cannellini and tomatoes. Partially cover and simmer until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add turkey and simmer just until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.