Turkey, Bean, Kale and Pasta Soup
By Chatelaine
Photo: Roberto Caruso
The mini star pasta in this warm and satisfying soup will charm kids instantly. If you can't find stelline, try orzo, Israeli couscous or alphabet pasta.
Ingredients
-
300 g
turkey sausage
, casings removed
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1
small
onion
, diced
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1
garlic clove
, minced
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2 tbsp
tomato paste
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2 tsp
ground
chili powder
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4 cups
water
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3 cups
low-sodium
chicken broth
-
1/2 cup
star-shaped
pasta
, (such as steliine)
-
1
540-mL can
black-eyed peas
, or navy beans, drained and rinsed
-
4 cups
packed chopped
kale
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2 tbsp
lime juice
, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium. Crumble in sausage meat. Cook, using a wooden spoon to break up meat, until no pink remains, 4 to 5 min. Stir in onion, garlic, tomato paste and chili powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften, 2 to 3 min.
- Add water, broth and pasta. Boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is almost tender, about 5 min. Stir in beans and kale. Gently boil until kale wilts, 2 to 3 more min. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 253,
- Protein
- 20 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 33 g,
- Fat
- 5 g,
- Fibre
- 6 g,
- Sodium
- 893 mg.
Originally published in the Today’s Parent November 2015 issue, this recipe has a triple-tested guarantee from the Chatelaine Kitchen. Photo: Roberto Caruso.