Slow Cooker Turkey and Cabbage Soup

Slow Cooker Cabbage & Turkey Soup

*This recipe only yields 1 protein for each serving. You can choose to double the protein amount or add an additional protein serving to create a 2 protein per serving meal!*
Makes 6 servings
Each serving contains: 1 protein, 0 carbs, 2 veg, 0 fat

Ingredients:

• 18 oz. Ground Turkey
• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 Cup Onion, diced
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Cup Carrots, diced
• 4 Cups Green Cabbage, chopped
• 1 Cup Celery, chopped
• 1 Cup Green Beans, chopped
• 1 (14 oz.) Can Diced Tomatoes
• 6 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
• Pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp Parsley
• 1 Tbsp Basil
• 2 Cups Fresh Spinach, chopped

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Ground Turkey, Garlic, Onions and Olive Oil. Cook until the Turkey is cooked through and Onions are soft. Add the mixture to the slow cooker.
2. Add the Carrots, Cabbage, Celery, Green Beans, Tomatoes, Broth, Tomato Paste, Bay Leaves, Italian Seasoning and Pepper to the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook for 5 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
4. Once cooked, add the Parsley, Basil and Spinach and cook for 5 minutes, Remove Bay Leaves.
5. Separate into 6 equal servings and enjoy.

Photo Credit - Barbara Merrill