Ingredients

  • 1 cup small shell pasta
  • 1 lb ground turkey breast
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans (rinsed & drained) or (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method

  • Cook pasta according to pkg.directions,drain & rinse in hot water.
  • In a soup kettle cook the turkey,onions & garlic until meat is no longer pink. Drain.
  • Stir in broth,beans,tomatoes & seasonings.
  • Bring to a boil then simmer, uncovered for
  • 10 minutes.
  • Add pasta & cook till heated through. Serve with some crusty bread & dinner is ready!