Turkey & Kale Soup

I adapted this from a recipe out of Giada’s Feel Good Food cookbook.  This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies- and a variety of them at that. Plus add the lean ground turkey breast for protein and it makes a delicious and easy one pot meal. It can be put together and cooked relatively quickly which makes a great option for busy weekday dinners. This is a “family favorite” meal in my house because everyone ate it without a fuss which made me happy and when mom is happy isn’t everyone happy!?!?!

2 tbsp olive oil

1 (14 oz) container of Mirapoux

2 shallots, diced

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey breast

2 cans diced tomatoes

6- 8 cups chicken broth (depending on how soupy you it once you add rice)

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp dried thyme

1 tbsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper, to taste

1 cup brown rice, cooked

4 cups kale, chopped

Shaved parmesan

Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat.  Add mirapoux and sauté until softened.  Add shallots and cook for additional 2-3 minutes.  Add ground turkey and cook while crumbling until no longer pink.  Add tomatoes, chicken broth, herbs, salt and pepper.  Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add cooked brown rice.  Add kale and simmer until wilted.  Serve with parmesan.