My daughter (7) is obsessed with the Food Network. Sometimes on Saturday mornings we turn it on until and watch in bed until we are ready to start our day. She very often will ask me to make whatever catches her interest.  Of course she generally expects me to make it that very day.  This Turkey Kale soup was made by Giada De Laurentiis. It was an instant hit in my house. This is a healthy and very flavorful soup that is easy to make- it takes less than an hour from start to finish! The Herb de Provence are a MUST in this soup!  With out it you get a totally different taste.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 to 6 large shallots, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 8 ounces ground white turkey meat
• 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence Try: McCormick Gourmet Collection, Herbes De Provence, 0.62-Ounce Unit
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus extra
• One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup cooked brown rice (not instant!)
• 4 cups coarsely chopped kale
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

1. In a large stock pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shallots, carrots and bell pepper and sauté until the vegetables are soft and lightly brown.  This should take about 10 minutes.
3. Add the ground turkey and stir until the meat turns white and begins to brown slightly around the edges.
4. Add the herbs de Provence and stir well.
5. Add 4 cups of chicken broth, the tomatoes and rice.
6.  Bring to a boil.
7. Stir in the kale and season with salt and the freshly ground black pepper.
8. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
9. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
10. Serve in soup bowls with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese and parsley.