Vegetarian Turkey Vegetable Soup

Here is another wonderful way to use up vegetarian turkey meat from the holidays. This creamy soup has an exotic flavor.

Makes about 6 cups.

Ingredients:

• 1 (12 oz) pkg frozen Italian Style vegetables
• 1 c water
• 1 tsp chicken style vegetarian broth mix
• 1/4 tsp dry dill
• 1/4 tsp ground mace
• 2 pinches salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 c onion, finely chopped
• 1 c vegetarian turkey, chopped
• 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c whole milk
• 2 oz Swiss cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir the Italian Style vegetables, water, chicken style broth mix, dill and mace; bring to a simmer.
2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in another medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the onion and vegetarian turkey. Saute 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the flour and saute another minute.
5. Add milk and heat until hot, but not simmering. Add cheese and stir until melted. Remove from flame.
6. Combine the two pots and stir. Check for salt and pepper levels. Serve hot with crackers or hot tortillas.