Italian Turkey & Orzo Soup

By bridgetinma

Ground turkey soup flavored with fresh oregano, garlic, and crushed red peppers, with whole wheat orzo and spinach. Nutritious and tasty!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces 93% lean ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 4 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat orzo pasta
• 3 cups spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add turkey; cook 6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring to crumble.

Add oregano, mushrooms, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add stock, 2 cups water, salt, red pepper, and tomatoes, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; bring to a boil.

Add orzo; cook 7 minutes. Stir in spinach and rind; cook 2 minutes.

Serve immediately.