Turkey Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups baby spinach

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, onion, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through and the onion is translucent.
2. Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, parsley and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the heavy cream and baby spinach, stirring until the spinach is wilted. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Zuppa Toscana originated in Tuscany, Italy.
• In Italian, zuppa means "soup" and toscana means "Tuscan".
• The traditional version of Zuppa Toscana is made with Italian sausage, potatoes and kale.