Turkey Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 lb. ground turkey
1/2 lb. hot Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 c. minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) Italian stewed tomatoes
6 c. chicken broth
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 c. cooked elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt, optional
Pinch pepper

Preparation

In a large kettle over medium heat, saute onion in oil until tender, about 4 minutes.
Add the next 6 ingredients; cook until meat is no longer pink.
Add tomatoes, broth, zucchini and mixed vegetables.
Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
Add beans, macaroni, vinegar, salt and pepper; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
Yield:
16 servings (4 quarts).