Turkey Jambalaya

  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) ready-to-serve fat-free chicken broth with 1/3 less sodium
  • 1 can (6-oz.) tomato paste
  • 2 cups turkey breast, chopped
1. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add celery, onions and bell pepper; cook until tender, stirring occasionally.

2. Stir in thyme, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Gradually add stewed tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Cook over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in tomato paste and turkey. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. If desired, serve garnished with celery leaves and fresh thyme.

This makes 4 (1-1/4 cup) servings.




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