Heavenly Heart Healthy Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (99% lean)
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2-1/2 cups tomato juice
• 1 (14-ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 in thick
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
• 1 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoons Splenda (optional to help reduce acidity)
• 1/4 teaspoons pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 Bay leaf

Directions

1. Step One

   In large skillet, cook the turkey, celery, and carrots until turkey is done; drain. Add to slow cooker.

2. Step Two

   Stir in remaining ingredients and cook on LOW for approximately 6 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving!