Chicken and White Bean Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 T. oil
1 onionWashed, peeled and diced
1 Tablespoon flour
1 Tablespoon dried basil 
1 t. garlic powder
½ t. ground oregano
2 lbs. lean ground chicken
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoesUse no added salt variety
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 (15oz). can white beansNot drained.
1 (14 oz.) package fresh spinachWashed, trimmed and chopped.
For gluten free (GF): use GF flour and GF broth. Always check each ingredients to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:
1In large stockpot, brown ground turkey and onions in oil. 
2Drain.    
3Add flour, basil, garlic powder and oregano. Stir.  
4Add tomatoes, chicken broth and beans.  Bring to a boil.  
5Reduce heat.  Just before serving, stir in spinach and simmer 3 minutes uncovered just to wilt the spinach. Serve hot. 

To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth and GF flour. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates