Turkey Macaroni Chili

Description
Using a low/healthy carb pasta will help here. Take care, Gloria
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
 * Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

 * 1½ tsp vegetable oil
 * 1 tsp minced garlic
 * ½ cup finely chopped carrots
 * 1 cup chopped onions
 * 8 oz ground turkey
 * 1 can (19oz) tomatoes, crushed
 * 2 cups chicken stock
 * 1½ cups peeled, diced potatoes
 * ¾ cup canned red kidney beans, drained
 * ¾ cup corn kernels
 * 2 tbsp tomato paste
 * 1½ tsp chili powder
 * 1½ tsp dried oregano
 * 1½ tsp dried basil
 * ⅓ cup elbow macaroni

Directions

 * 1) In a large non-stick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add garlic, carrots and onions and cook for 8 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
 * 2) Add turkey and cook, stirring to break it up, for 2 minutes or until no longer pink.
 * 3) Add tomatoes, stock, potatoes, beans, corn, tomato paste, chili, oregano and basil; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 4) Bring to a boil and add macaroni; cook for 12 minutes or until pasta is tender but firm.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 240 Calories | 13g Protein | 552mg Sodium | 0mg Cholesterol | 6g Fat | 35g Carbs
 * Exchanges: 1½ starch | 2 vegetables | ½ lean meat | 1 fat