Ground Turkey and Rice Soup

I came up with this recipe by simply wanting a yummy, healthy soup with what I had in my fridge... added a little of this and that... and now I make it all the time!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb ground turkey
• 2  cups rice, uncooked
• 2  carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2  celery ribs, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
• 1  bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
• 4  cups  chicken stock
• 4  cups water
• 3  tablespoons Knorr chicken bouillon
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon season salt
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon minced garlic clove

Directions

1. Chop up all vegetables.
2. Saute ground turkey in the pot sprayed with Pam.
3. Spice turkey with season salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, and a little chili powder. Begin to brown.
4. Add vegetables and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
5. Add can of green chiles and saute another 2 - 3 minutes.
6. Add 4 cups of chicken stock and 4 cups of water, and bouillon, and bring to a boil.
7. Once boiling, add rice.
8. Add a little more seasonings if desired.
9. Bring back to a boil, and then simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
10. Remove from heat and enjoy!