Turkey and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of 97% lean ground turkey 
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 1/2 cups low sodium tomato juice
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
• 3/4 cups green beans, frozen
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh parsley, minced 

Instructions:

1. In a Dutch oven, add the turkey, onion and celery and cook over medium heat until turkey is cooked through. Add garlic and cook for another minute, then drain.
2. Add in the remaining ingredients and bring them to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for one hour or until the vegetables are tender. Don't forget to discard the bay leaf!
3. Serve and enjoy!