Homemade soup is a refreshing treat. Use a food processor to cut the vegetables and some leftover turkey or store-bought roasted turkey to make this soup in less than 20 minutes. Make double and use the next day or freeze for another quick meal.
Helpful hints
• Smoked deli turkey can be used.
• Use peeled baby carrots to save time.
• Most washed, ready-to-eat spinach comes in 10-ounce bags. A simple way to measure the spinach for this recipe is to use half a bag.
• Cut French bread on a diagonal to make long oval slices.
Countdown
• Start soup.
• Make bruschetta.
• Complete soup.
Shopping list
1 small package peeled baby carrots, 1 small package broccoli florets, 1 bag washed, ready-to-eat spinach, 1 small package reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, 6 ounces roasted turkey and 1 whole grain French bread.
Staples: Onion, olive oil, fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth, salt and black peppercorns.
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Gassenheimer: dinnerinminutes.com
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