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Italian Wedding Soup

December 13, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Our updated version of the classic Italian Wedding Soup is the perfect easy weeknight soup to pull together for your family!


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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
10 1 cup servings
Servings
10 1 cup servings
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
10 1 cup servings
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10 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces ground beef 97% lean
  • 8 ounces ground pork 96% lean
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 medium celery stalks chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 4 ounces dry orzo
  • 3 cups kale destemmed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. In a large pot, brown the beef and pork together over medium heat. Add parsley, 1 tablespoon of garlic, oregano and black pepper. Once meat is completely cooked, remove and set aside.
  2. Using the fat from the meat, sautee the onion, celery, carrots, and remaining garlic. Once vegetables are softened, add in the broth and bring to simmer.
  3. Add in the pasta and let simmer for 5-6 minutes. Add in the kale and browned meat let simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Serve topped with parmesan cheese.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, fall, kale, Pork, protein, soup, soups

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

December 5, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Holiday leftovers got you down? Get creative and use that extra turkey in the fridge before you have to throw it away! This Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is the perfect way to reuse your turkey leftovers.

Megan Glidden

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
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8 1 1/4 cup servings
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8 1 1/4 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups no salt added chicken stock
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 cup sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 1 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey diced
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 cups kale chopped and stems removed
Servings: 1 1/4 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and clean work space.
  2. In a heavy pot, melt butter over medium heat, add carrots, celery and onions. Cook until vegetables soften, and onions become translucent. Add garlic and cook another minute.
  3. Add chicken stock, wild rice, sweet potato, mushrooms, bay leaf, pepper and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine and continue to cook over low-medium heat. Stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes.
  4. One rice is cooked, add turkey and Greek yogurt stir to incorporate and continue to cook until heated through.
  5. Stir in kale and cook until tender.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fall, main dish, mushrooms, rice, soup, sweet potato, Turkey

Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew

August 20, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This yummy stew is packed with ingredients like kale, beans, and sausage to make it as flavorful as it is filling! Bonus, its a one-pot dish to make cleaning up a snap!


Italian Sausage Kale and White Bean stew in white bowl with a spoon and napkin ready to eat.
Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew
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6
Italian Sausage Kale and White Bean stew in white bowl with a spoon and napkin ready to eat.
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  • CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces lean turkey Italian sausage
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup sweet potato peeled & cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounce unsalted white beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups kale chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese shredded
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  1. Remove casings from sausage.
  2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat.
  3. Add Italian sausage and onion to pan, and cook until sausage browns, stirring to crumble. Drain sausage and return to pan.
  4. Stir in potatoes, beans, garlic, and chicken stock; bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook 7 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped kale and rosemary, and cook for 4 minutes until kale wilts, stirring occasionally. Serve soup in 4–6 bowls, serving with parmesan cheese.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, bean, beans, fall, kale, main dish, one dish meal, one pot, stew, Turkey, winter

Kale Quiche

July 17, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This simple Kale Quiche is the perfect dish for easy weeknight dinners, make-ahead lunches, or unexpected brunches!


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Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup liquid egg
  • 3/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup part skim ricotta
  • 1/3 cup skim shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 1/2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 frozen pie crust
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  1. Clean prep area and preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Beat liquid egg with a mixer for about 20 seconds
  3. Add milk and salt to eggs and beat on medium speed until well combined (about 1 minute)
  4. While the eggs are mixing add the kale, tomatoes, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese to pie crust
  5. Pour the egg mixture over all ingredients
  6. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes
  7. Let cool before serving. Cut into 8 slices and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: kale, quiche, tomato, Vegetarian

Kale Winter Salad

December 7, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

After all of the holiday treats, treat yourself to an easy healthy salad. This salad has the flavors of holidays while being a lighter option for a lunch or dinner after all of those heavy meals!

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Ingredients
  • 4 cups kale de-stemmed, chopped
  • 1 large apple chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped (optional - toasted)
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. In a bowl, place the de-stemmed, washed, and chopped kale.
  3. Add the apple, cranberries, walnuts and goat cheese.
  4. In a small bowl combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt. Pour over salad, toss, and serve.
Recipe Notes

Kale Winter Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size (125g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 16 g 21 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 130 mg 6 % Total Carbohydrate 25 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 7 g 14 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 53 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 223 mg 4 %

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