Turkey Noodle Soup

Lia Huber
Updated

Enjoy this quick and easy comforting Turkey Noodle Soup full of tender egg noodles, fresh veggies, and tender shredded turkey in just 35 minutes. While this recipe does not call for it, this easy favorite could also be made in a crock pot. In the mood for something a little more hearty? You could always try a simple chili recipe.  

4 servings (serving size: 2 cups)

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices celery
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 cups (3 ounces) uncooked egg noodles
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 bay leaf
2 cups shredded turkey (about 8 ounces)
Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

Preparation

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add carrot, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until onion is lightly browned. Add celery, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and next 3 ingredients (through bay leaf); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add shredded turkey; cook 3 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with coarsely ground black pepper, if desired.


Nutritional Information

Calories 280
Caloriesfromfat 23 %
Fat 7.2 g
Satfat 2.6 g
Monofat 1.1 g
Polyfat 1.4 g
Protein 29.1 g
Carbohydrate 24.3 g
Fiber 2.3 g
Cholesterol 80 mg
Iron 2.6 mg
Sodium 544 mg
Calcium 79 mg


Cooking Light
November 2005