Turkey Cabbage Stew

 

Chock-full of ground turkey, cabbage, carrots and tomatoes, this turkey cabbage soup delivers delicious down-home comfort on cool days. If you don't like cabbage, replace it with chopped green peppers. Simply saute the peppers with the turkey, onion and garlic.

 

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

 

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups chopped cabbage
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cook the turkey, onion and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain.
2. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 180 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable.