Turkey Minestrone

• 2/3 c. chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/2 lb. ground turkey
• 1/2 lb. hot Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1/2 c. minced fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) Italian stewed tomatoes
• 6 c. chicken broth
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-1/2 c. cooked elbow macaroni
• 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. salt, optional
• Pinch pepper

1. In a large kettle over medium heat, saute onion in oil until tender, about 4 minutes.
2. Add the next 6 ingredients; cook until meat is no longer pink.
3. Add tomatoes, broth, zucchini and mixed vegetables.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
5. Add beans, macaroni, vinegar, salt and pepper; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
6. Yield:
7. 16 servings (4 quarts).

onion, vegetable oil, ground turkey, hot italian turkey sausage, fresh parsley, garlic, oregano, basil, italian stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, zucchini, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, macaroni, cider vinegar, salt, pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=140948 (may not work)