Turkey Tomato Celery Soup

TURKEY TOMATO CELERY SOUP

This is actually a recipe that Vinnie found a while ago and we have adjusted it to our liking. It's super easy and one of our favorite healthier soups.

1 1/4lb (20oz) ground turkey
1 TBSP garlic, minced
1/2 TBSP chili powder
1/2 TBSP onion powder
1/2 TBSP garlic powder
1/2 TBSP garlic salt
a dash of cayenne pepper
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 (14.5oz ) cans diced tomatoes
1 (32oz) box chicken broth
3 oz tomato paste
Tobasco (optional)
Salt & Pepper to taste

*In a large pot, brown the ground turkey with the garlic. When turkey is just about browned add the seasonings. I sort of eyeball the seasonings and add more or less depending on how I think it looks and smells. Add remaining ingredients. Let it simmer 20-30 minutes. I like the celery to still have a little firmness so I don't let it simmer too long. Vinnie prefers the celery softer. We like a little kick to it so we add a little Tobasco at the end. You can even add it in individual bowls. If you prefer a more brothy soup you can add more tomato paste, chicken broth and seasonings. I have done that in the past too and it turns out pretty good.

Here's a close up of everything.

If you wanted to make it a little more filling you could also throw in a can of beans, drained. I think kidney beans would be really good with this and make it more like a chili. I like leftovers, but for some reason I don't really care for leftovers of food that I make. This is actually one dish that I really like the next day too.