The Importance of Acid/Alkaline Balance, Cont'd
by Megan Forbes, Registered Dietician
Minestrone Soup with Turkey Sausage
1 lb. turkey sausage, chopped
2 cans (14 oz) beans; puree them
1 32-oz can low-sodium chicken broth
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
1 head cabbage, chopped or shredded
6 leaves of chard chopped
3 onions chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped or minced
4 celery stalks chopped
¼ cup brown rice flour (optional)
3 tbsp fresh parsley and basil chopped
3 tsp turmeric and oregano
1 cup water
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat olive oil, onions, and garlic in a large pot for 5-10 minutes. Stir continuously. Add cabbage and continue to sauté for a few minutes. Add chicken broth and the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 1.5 hours.
Megan Forbes is a registered dietitian. To learn more about Forbes, or to read more of her articles, go to www.forbesnutrition.com.
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