Chunky Turkey Soup, Mediterranean Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, do not drain
1/2 cup long grain rice
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans
2 cups roasted turkey, cut into 1-inch cubes or 2 cups cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a large stockpot, heat the oil over moderate heat.
Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, water, carrots, rice, and basil. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the green beans, black olives, turkey and salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes or so until soup is heated through.
Serve with garlic sticks or crusty bread.