Gluten Free Turkey Soup, Mom's find, "Very good!"

1T Olive oil

1 Large Yellow Onion, finely chopped

1 Large Red Bell Pepper, chopped

1 Minced Garlic Cloves

1/2 t. Red Pepper Flakes

2 t. Ground Cumin

1# Ground Turkey Meat (Dark)

Salt/Pepper

2 cans Cannellini Beans (15 oz. each), RESERVE 2/3 C. of their liquid

1 c. Gluten-free Chicken Broth 

2 cans (4 oz.) Diced Green Chilies

1/3 C. Heavy Cream

1 t. dried Majoram

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil.
2. Add: onion, bell pepper, garlic, and pepper flakes; saute until the onion is translucent (about 8 mins.).
3. Add cumin and stir until fragrant (30 sec.).
4. Add turkey and sprinkle lightly with salt/pepper.
5. Cook until turkey is no longer pink (about 4 min.).
6. Add: beans and 2/3 c. of their liquid, broth, green chilies, cream, and marjoram.
7. Bring to boil, stirring frequently.  Reduce heat and simmer (about15 minutes). *If desired, thin with more bean liquid.
8. Taste/adjust with seasoning.

Optional Garnish:

Lime

Cilantro, Fresh/chopped

Shredded cheese: * Very good with goat cheese: white cheddar

diced peeled Avocado

Red onion, finely chopped

minced red jalapeno