Brown Rice Turkey Soup

Brown Rice Turkey Soup


1 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbs. butter
3 (14-1/2 oz.) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 cup instant brown rice
1/4 cup sliced green onions

1. In a Dutch oven, saute the red pepper, onion, celery and garlic in butter for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the broth, wine or additional broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in turkey and rice. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Garnish with green onions. Yield: 5 servings.

Recipe source: Betty Crocker-Pillsburys Yesterdays Recipes yahoo group, submitted by Tracy Rhodes.