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Pictured Recipe:Turkey, Pasta & Vegetable Soup

How it works

Pick ingredients from each of the categories, then follow these steps: Sauté the vegetables, add the flavorings, sear the meat, add the broth and simmer, cook the noodles and combine.

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To make ahead

Cook and freeze the soupwithoutthe noodles. Defrost and reheat on the stovetop over medium heat while you cook the noodles separately, then combine to serve.

Nonstarchy Vegetables

4 cups

Flavorings

1-2 Tbsp. each of 3 to 4 flavorings

Lean Protein

14-16 oz.

Low-Sodium Broth

Noodles

4 oz. (preferably whole-grain)

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