Ingredients

  • 1 (900 ml) carton low sodium beef broth or (900 ml) carton chicken broth
  • 1 bunch celery
  • 1 bunch kale, spinach or 1 bunch swiss chard, cut up
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained,diced
  • 1 (17 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • equal amounts water, to desired consistency
  • 1 package vegetable soup mix (Knorr or Lipton)
  • 6 cups mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen , green beans, carrots, broccoli, bok choy & zucchini)
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 cup peeled cubed sweet potatoes or 1 cup yam
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon ground thyme
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • Spices to taste
  • ginger
  • chili powder
  • paprika
  • marjoram
  • cayenne

Method

  • Fry up ground turkey and set aside.
  • Combine all other ingredients in 2 large pots.
  • You can substitute other vegetables of your choice other than corn, dry beans or peas.
  • Be careful not to overcook the garlic as it will turn bitter.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to med-low.
  • Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  • Add turkey to soup mixture.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • Da-Licious!