Recipe: MUSHROOM MISO SOUP WITH GROUND TURKEY

The benefits of miso soup are something that you should embrace as this fermented bean paste can help prevent inflammation, lower cholesterol, lower lifestyle factors associated with cancer, help support good bacteria levels and helps aid in weight loss. Besides all these benefits, this soup is really yummy! Put your chef hat on and surprise your friends/family with your new hidden cooking skills.

1 lb 99% lean ground turkey breast 1½ lb mixed mushrooms, sliced (such as portobello, crimini, oyster, beech, shitake) 6 scallions, white and light green parts only, sliced 6 cups water ¼ cup + 2 tbsp miso

1. In a large soup pot, cook turkey breast for 5-8 minutes over medium heat until no pink color remains; crumble with a wooden spoon or spatula. 2. Add mushrooms to pot; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to soften. 3. Add scallions, water and miso; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 15 minutes.