Soup for the sick... and other hungry people!

I haven't tried this recipe but it looks yummy! (It's right off the Whole Foods Website under budget recipes along with many other easy recipes to explore.) Big J is miserable with a cold and fever this week. We might have to whip up a batch of this tonight. I read a few comments people posted about the recipe and it being easy to add other herbs or even use store bought roasted chicken. (NOTE: I DID make this soup tonight. I added some rosemary along with extra thyme. It was yummy! I'll certainly make it again! I used rotiserrie chicken.)

Hearty Turkey Noodle Soup
Serves 4
An after-Thanksgiving tradition in some homes, this is a smart and satisfying way to use leftover turkey. Our version is loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients to help keep you healthy during this stressful season. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available in the Whole Foods Market Family of Brands.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil*
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
3 1/2 to 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth*
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups cubed or shredded turkey or chicken
1 1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained*
1 (14.5-ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
Salt and pepper to taste

Method
Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add thyme and stir to blend. Add broth, spinach, turkey, noodles, beans, carrots, and salt and pepper and stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 15 minutes, or until noodles are tender. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition
Per serving (about 19oz/551g-wt.): 340 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 36g total carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 29g protein

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