Next Day Turkey Soup

NEXT DAY TURKEY SOUP

2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage leaves, if desired
2 cartons (32 oz. each) chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 cups green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 potato, diced
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta, such as orzo or pastina
3 cups diced cooked dark turkey meat

In a large soup pot, heat garlic in the olive oil. Allow to brown slightly and add onion, carrot and celery. Cover; sweat over medium-low heat until softened, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the chopped sage to the soup pot along with the broth and the bay leaf. Bring to a simmer. When simmering, add the green beans, potato, and pasta to the soup. Bring it back up to a simmer; lower heat and cook for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and pasta is cooked. Stir in turkey. Turn the heat off. Cover and allow to sit and steam for 5 to 7 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.