Turkey, Squash, and Pasta Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 6 cups chicken broth or chicken stock (homemade stock is better but canned broth will do)
• 3 cups chopped cooked turkey (1/2 inch pieces)
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
• 1 1/2 cups peeled chopped butternut squash (3/4 inch cubes)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   In a 5-quart soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Saute celery, onion, and dried sage for 5-6 minutes, stirring often.

3. 3

   Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Lower the heat to medium, cover and cook 12-15 minutes (stir every so often), until the noodles and squash are tender.

5. 5

   Adjust seasoning to taste.