Low-Fat Italian Turkey Stew

Ingredients

• 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 3/4 lb turkey breast tenderloin, cut crosswise
• 1 cup cauliflower floret
• 1 cup broccoli floret
• 4 plum tomatoes, cut in 1/2 inch slices
• 1 cup halved fresh mushrooms, washed
• 1/2 cup frozen pearl onions
• 2 cups frozen gnocchi
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, cleaned
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf

Directions

1. 1

   In a 4-quart saucepan, combine chicken broth and tomato juice.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over medium high heat.

3. 3

   Add sliced turkey tenders and reduce heat to medium.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove turkey and reserve in a separate bowl.

6. 6

   Add cauliflower florets.

7. 7

   Stir, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add broccoli florets, tomatoes, mushrooms, pearl onions, gnocchi, garlic oregano.

9. 9

   Stir, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    To serve, divide stew among 4 large soup bowls and serve immediately with a sliced tomato salad topped with nonfat dressing.