Ingredients

  • 2/3 lb of Turkey meat
  • 1 white onion
  • 1.5 cup of boiled pinto beans (boil separately or canned rinsed very well)
  • 1/2 can of diced tomatoes
  • 2-3 potatoes
  • 1/2 of red bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoons of basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Pinch of salt.
  • 1 carrot (optional)
  • 3 quarts (approx.) of water;
  • 1/3 cup dill

Method

  • 1. Prepare the vegetables: peel onion, carrot and potato. Wash everything carefully.
  • 2. Shred the carrot, cut the potato in mid-sized chunks, and finely chop the onion. Set half of onion aside.
  • 3. Wash and chop the red bell pepper.
  • 4. Take a 4 quart pan, put the turkey meat and cover it with water (approximately 3 quarts), set on medium heat and wait until it starts boiling. Take away the scum if any. Add salt, pepper, bell pepper, carrot, potato and onion. Boil for 15-20 minutes, then, add the tomatoes(canned diced tomatoes) and spices: cumin, basil, oregano. (if you have fresh herbs basil ,oregano etc. - add them at the end). Let the soup boil for 10-15 more minutes and then, just before serving add the finely chopped dill.
  • 5erve warm, with toasted bread or garlic bread.
  • Helen
  • http://www.helenscooking.info