Hearty Italian Pasta Soup

Submitted by erinBOberrin

"This is a quick and satisfying lowfat soup with lots of fiber. Add a piece of crusty french bread and eat it in front of the fireplace."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb lean ground turkey
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced stewed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 3⁄4 cup uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
• salt and pepper
• parmesan cheese

directions

1. Brown turkey in large pot with onion; drain any fat; return to pot and toss with italian seasoning Add tomatoes, beans and 8 cups water.
2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. While soup is simmering, cook macaroni; drain.
4. Add to soup just before serving.
5. Add salt, pepper and parmesan cheese to taste.