Turkey Minestrone

Recipe Instructions In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth. Raise heat and add potato, split peas, basil, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Stir in zucchini, tomato, cannellini beans, and turkey. Simmer, uncovered, another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into soup bowl. If using, sprinkle each serving with parsley and then some of the grated cheese. Serve hot. This recipe yields 4 servings. Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Very Lean Protein, 2 Carbohydrate (1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1 Vegetable). Nutrition Facts: 226 calories (16% calories from fat), 20 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.9 g saturated fat), 26 g carbohydrates, 7 g dietary fiber, 27 mg cholesterol, 253 mg sodium.