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Italian Tortellini Soup

December 14, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Chilly Weather=TIME FOR SOUP! Our Italian Tortellini Soup is a cozy yet flavorful dish and is a great addition to any menu!


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Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons no salt added tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fat free half and half
  • 3 cups cheese tortellini
  • 2 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/3 cup 2% reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. Add oil to a pot on medium-high heat.
  3. Once the pot is hot, add in your turkey. Cook until lightly brown.
  4. Add onion and garlic to the ground turkey and allow the turkey to brown until the onions and garlic become translucent.
  5. Next, add in your tomato paste, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and chili flakes and mix until well combined.
  6. Pour in your chicken broth and stir to combine the ingredients. Continue to cook on high for 5-7 minutes until the soup comes to a boil.
  7. Stir in the salt and half and half until well combined.
  8. Add in your tortellini and cook as directed on the package. (Approximately 3-6 minutes)
  9. Add in the spinach and stir. Lower the pot to low heat to avoid further cooking of tortellini but to maintain a warm soup.
  10. Once the spinach has wilted, add in the cheese before serving.
  11. Serve and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: soup, Turkey

Mexican Lasagna

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Try this version of Mexican Lasagna for dinner tonight for a dish full of flavor! It’s a simple go-to family meal everyone will love!


Mexican Lasagna
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Mexican Lasagna
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 8 ounce package fat free cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse fresh vegetables under cool running water before slicing. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey, onion, and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  3. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder. Pour enchilada sauce in a shallow bowl. Dip tortillas in sauce to coat.
  4. Place two tortillas in a 13 X 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; spread with half of the beef mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.
  6. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  9. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, easy, lasagna, mexican, protein, Turkey

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