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Turkey Barley Tomato Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (I used Jennie-O Turkey Store brand)
  • 3/4 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning, divided ( I used McCormick 30% less sodium Taco seasoning, 300 mg. sodium per serving)
  • 3-1/2 cups water
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) no salted added tomatoes, chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups cooked barley
  • 1/2 tsp. minced fresh oregano or 1/8 tsp. dried oregano

    Directions
    *While preparing soup, cook barley according to package directions without added salt.

    *In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, carrots, onion, celery, garlic and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.

    *Stir in the water, tomatoes, and remaining taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

    *Add cooked barley, cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until barley is heated. Stir in oregano.

    Results
  • Makes 9 cups
  • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Calories per serving: 126
  • Carbohydrate: 15 grams
  • Fat: 1 gram
  • Sodium: 275 milligrams
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