Soup Special of the Day........Turkey Sausage and Rice Soup

This week's Soup Special of the Day is Turkey Sausage and Rice Soup. Made with JENNIE-O® Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage along with leeks, carrots, bell peppers, fresh thyme, and white rice. You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O Turkey website. While there check all the other delicious and healthy recipes. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey Sausage and Rice Soup
Simmer smoked turkey sausage, leeks and carrots together with bell peppers, fresh thyme and white rice in this colorful, delicious soup. Ready in under 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons butter
1 large or 2 medium sliced leeks, white and light green parts
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 (14-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage
2 cups diced mixed bell peppers, preferably red and yellow
3 (13¾-ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup uncooked quick cooking brown rice
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
chives, if desired

DIRECTIONS

1) In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and carrots; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2) Cut sausage into ½-inch slices. Add sausage to saucepan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3) Add bell peppers, chicken broth, rice and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
4) Stir in fresh thyme. Ladle into bowls. Top with chives, if desired.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories260
Protein14g
Carbohydrates26g
Fiber3g
Sugars4g
Fat11g
Cholesterol45mg
Sodium950mg
Saturated Fat4.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/145-turkey-sausage-and-rice-soup




Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage
JENNIE-O® Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage is easy to slice and add to your

favorite recipes such as pasta, pizzas, soup or snacks! Because the sausage is hardwood smoked, it has a great taste and texture with less fat – 65% less fat than smoked beef sausage*. Comes fully cooked so prep time is minimal whether you’re cooking on a grill, in the microwave or simmering in a pot of water. Gluten free.

*This matches the Jennie-O package claim and has been approved by the USDA.

* HARDWOOD SMOKED
* GLUTEN FREE
https://www.jennieo.com/products/78-fully-cooked-hardwood-smoked-turkey-sausage