slow cooker stuffed pepper soup

loves2tap · February 2012

ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey, 93 % lean/7% fat
1 cup chopped onion
1 tsp minced fresh garlic
28 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
6 oz can tomato paste
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups chopped green pepper
2/3 cup uncooked rice ( white or brown)
2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
ground black pepper to taste

directions:
in a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until browned. drain any juices and transfer mixture to a slow cooker. add remaining ingredients and stir gently to mix. cook on low for 8-9 hours. add water to thin if necessary.

makes 6 (2 -cup servings)
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 8 hours

nutritional information per serving:
300 calories
7g fat
2g saturated fat
55mg cholesterol
540mg sodium
39g carbs
5g fiber
15g sugar
21g protein

*i don't eat turkey, so i substitute soy crumbles for it.* enjoy!