Chunky Turkey Soup, Mediterranean Style

Submitted by Olive

"A delicious soup recipe that I got out of a1990's cookbook called, Live Long and Healthy."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, do not drain
• 1⁄2 cup long grain rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans
• 2 cups roasted turkey, cut into 1-inch cubes or 2 cups cooked chicken
• 1⁄2 cup chopped black olives
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. In a large stockpot, heat the oil over moderate heat.
2. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, water, carrots, rice, and basil. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the green beans, black olives, turkey and salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes or so until soup is heated through.
5. Serve with garlic sticks or crusty bread.