Spicy Turkey Sausage, Spinach & Potato Soup

Snow day yummies :) I have been wanting to try a new soup recipe so today was perfect!

Be sure to add your meal into your myfitnesspal app and to weigh/measure out all of your portions!

Serves 8
Time: 20 min prep 40 min cooking time

What You'll Need:
1 lb Extra-Lean Ground Turkey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Large Yellow Onion, sliced or diced
1 pound red potatoes, diced 1.8 lbs
3 cups Baby Spinach
5 cups Chicken Broth
1/4 cup Fat Free Half and Half Cream 1 Tbsp dried Oregano
1 Tbsp dried Basil
2-3 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tbsp Salt-Free Italian Seasoning
1 Tbsp Extra Spicy Mrs Dash
1 bay leaf
1 tsp Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
1. In a large pot (lightly sprayed with non-fat cooking spray), add Ground Turkey. Season with 1-2 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes, 1 Tbsp Italian Seasonings, 1 tsp Kosher Salt, 2 tsp Pepper, and 1 Tbsp Extra Spicy Mrs Dash (This is my version of Italian sausage seasoning blend)

2. Start to cook meat, when half is still pink add Onions, Garlic, Basil, Oregano and some more Red Pepper Flakes. Cook until Ground Turkey and Onions are cooked through 
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3. Stir in Chicken Broth, bay leaf, and bring to a boil

4. Add Potatoes, cover and cook until tender

4. Stir in spinach until it begins to wilt but still bright green (no cover)
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6. Then stir in Half and Half until heated through; season with salt and pepper as needed

7. Measure out and enjoy! 

*This made 12 cups worth! I recommend pairing the Soup with some Salad and 1/8 of a French Baguette!

1 Serving:
2 cups of Soup 170 calories
2 tsp Parmesan 20 calories
Total Calories: 190 Calories

*Thank you to this lovely website for this recipe! I just changed the ingredients to fit my dietary needs! http://damndelicious.net/2014/10/29/sausage-potato-spinach-soup/