Ingredients
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large carrot, chopped small
1 small sweet onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound lean ground turkey breast
salt & pepper
12 oz marinara sauce
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup ditalini, or other small pasta
Preparation
In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and saute carrots, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes. Add in the ground turkey, season with salt & pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes until no pink remains, breaking it up as it cooks.
Pour in marinara sauce, chicken broth, beans, red chili pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then add in pasta. Simmer soup for 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
Add more salt & pepper if necessary, and ladle into bowls to serve.
