Turkey, Orzo and Vegetable Soup Recipe - National Turkey Federation

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 Medium onions, chopped medium
• 2 Medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced, on the diagonal
• 2 Celery rigs, chopped fine
• 1/2 c sweet bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 4 c TURKEY BROTH or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, with juices
• 1/2 c frozen peas
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 c uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
• 2 c COOKED TURKEY BREAST, cubed
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves