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Ingredients

• 1 (500 g- approximately) package ground chicken or turkey, cooked and drained
• ½ (340 g/12 oz) package (about 1.5 cooked cups) fresh washed Mann's broccoli coleslaw 4 cups water
• 6 cups of beef broth
• 2 (14 oz) cans of sliced beets, drained
• 1 (28 oz) can of diced tomatoes (and juices)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon celery seed
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 ½ tablespoons dill
• Garnish: Dollap of light sour cream or non fat greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

1. Add 4 cups of water to broccoli slaw and cook in microwave safe bowl with lid for 10 minutes, removing and stirring during cooking time (at half way point – 5 minutes). Drain when done.
2. While broccoli slaw is cooking, brown ground chicken or turkey.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients (except Greek yogurt/sour cream) to large pot and bring to a boil on high on stove top.
4. Reduce to medium and add drained ground chicken or turkey and drained broccoli slaw. Continue to simmer on medium for about 15 minutes until broccoli slaw pieces are tender.
5. Remove from heat and remove bay leaf. Serve with dollop (about 1-2 tsp) of greek yogurt or light sour cream, if desired.

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