Turkey Minestrone
- 12 French baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 14 cup olive oil
- 12 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 12 lb skinless boneless turkey breast, cubed
- 2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups assorted canned beans, rinsed
- 14 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cups pasta, cooked
- Preheat oven to 200F.
- Place sliced baguette on a baking sheet.
- Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and bread becomes golden.
- Set aside.
- In a large stock pot on medium, heat oil and saute onion until transparent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, celery, oregano and basil and continue to saute until celery is softened and herbs are fragrant.
- Add cubed turkey and cook until lightly browned.
- Add cherry tomatoes, chicken stock and diced tomatoes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes or until turkey is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Add beans, fresh basil and pasta and continue to simmer for 20 more minutes or until pasta and beans are heated through.
- Top each bowl with 1 or 2 Parmesan croutons and serve.
olive oil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, oregano, basil, turkey breast, fresh cherry tomatoes, chicken stock, tomatoes, beans, fresh basil, pasta
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/turkey-minestrone-338615 (may not work)