Tuscan Smoked Turkey and Bean Soup (1st Place Winner) USDA Recipe for Family Child Care

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Dry Beans and Peas: This hearty soup will surely tantalize taste buds with tender smoked turkey chunks, Navy beans, and a colorful array of veggies, all simmered in a deliciously seasoned broth.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 cup provides:
Legume as Meat Alternate: 1½ oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and ¼ cup vegetable.
OR
Legume as Vegetable: ½ oz equivalent meat and ½ cup vegetable.
Legume vegetable can be counted as either a meat alternate or as a legume vegetable but not as both simultaneously.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Place onions, celery, carrots, kale, tomato paste, and garlic in a large pot coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cook over medium-high heat. Stir frequently. Cook until vegetables are softened and onions are translucent.
  • Add chicken stock, beans, salt, and pepper.
  • Reduce temperature to low heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add turkey, thyme, basil, and parsley. Stir well. Simmer a minimum of 10 minutes.
    Serve hot.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Tuscan Smoked Turkey and Bean Soup (1st Place Winner) USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving
 
1 cup
Calories
135
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
525
mg
23
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
14
g
5
%
Dietary Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
3058
IU
61
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
62
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
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