Best 5 Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Introducing a delightful culinary journey with our Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup, a symphony of flavors that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. Dive into a comforting bowl of goodness, featuring tender and juicy turkey meatballs, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth that will leave you craving more. This wholesome soup is not only a culinary delight but also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with protein, vitamins, and essential minerals.

In addition to the main recipe, we present a collection of equally enticing variations to cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Discover the hearty Beef Meatball Vegetable Soup, a classic combination that delivers bold flavors and a satisfying bite. For a lighter option, try the Vegetarian Vegetable Soup, a vibrant and flavorful soup brimming with a variety of vegetables, perfect for those seeking a plant-based delight. And for those with a taste for a spicy kick, the Spicy Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup is sure to ignite your senses with its zesty blend of spices and herbs.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with detailed instructions, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. We provide helpful tips and tricks to guide you through the process, whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice. Gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CONTEST-WINNING TURKEY MEATBALL SOUP



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You don't need to cook the tender homemade meatballs or boil the egg noodles separately, so you can easily stir up this savory soup in no time. I usually double the recipe for our family of seven. -Carol Losier Baldwinsville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 celery rib with leaves, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup uncooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, celery and carrot to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the egg, bread crumbs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls., Add meatballs to the simmering broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until no meat is longer pink. Add noodles. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

TURKEY MEATBALL VEGETABLE SOUP



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Quick and easy one pot Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup. Loaded with spinach, broccoli and turkey meatballs!

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion
1 large egg
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, (divided)
2 ribs celery, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cups broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 large lemon, juiced
1 cup spinach
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes (for serving)
Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onions, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Portion out meatballs. I got about 20 meatballs or so.
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil.In two batches add meatballs and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they get golden brown on the outside. It is ok if the middle is still pink the meatballs will continue to cook in the soup.
  • Take out of the pan and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pot the meatballs were cooked in. Add in the celery, carrot, onion, broccoli and saute for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables start to get tender.Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Stir in chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add in spinach and cook until wilted.Take off of the heat and add in lemon juice. Return meatballs back to the pot and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 442 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Classic Italian wedding soup is beloved for its simplicity and satisfaction. This turkey version is lean, while meatballs stay moist by simmering in broth. Start with the most flavorful broth you can get your hands on (homemade is ideal, but store-bought works well too), then pack the meatballs with flavor (garlic and parsley) and staying power (egg, panko and cheese, to gently bind them together). Traditionalists may be tempted to add a small grated onion to the meat mixture, and sweat celery and carrots into the broth, but for a quick weeknight meal, you won't miss them here. If speed is your game, roll the mixture into 12 large meatballs-or opt for 20 smaller ones if serving kids (mini meatballs will cook through even faster). Either way, finish with a healthy dose of olive oil, lemon, cheese and dill, or any fresh Italian herb you may have on hand.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for greasing and serving
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 packed cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
3/4 cup orzo, ditalini, acini di pepe or another small soup pasta
3 packed cups baby spinach or kale, thinly sliced
1 lemon, zested and halved
1/4 cup fresh dill, oregano or basil, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken broth and 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, add the turkey, panko, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup Parmesan to a large bowl. Mix with a fork or clean hands until combined. Gently roll the mixture into 12 medium (2-inch) or 20 small (1 1/2-inch) meatballs and transfer to a baking sheet lined with lightly oiled aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat.
  • Heat the broiler to high and set an oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat. Broil the meatballs until brown on two sides, turning halfway through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling broth and cook over medium until al dente, then lower the heat to a low simmer.
  • Add the meatballs to the broth and simmer on low until completely warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, and add the spinach and lemon zest, stirring well, to wilt. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the soup among four bowls. Drizzle each with olive oil, sprinkle with more Parmesan and squeeze a bit of lemon over the top. Scatter the dill over the top, or stir in.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 669, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1797 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MINI MEATBALL SOUP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 47m

Yield 4 big servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef, pork and veal combined
1 egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, a couple of handfuls
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
6 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried pasta, rings, broken fettuccini or ditalini
1 pound triple washed fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
Grilled 4 Cheese Sandwiches, recipe follows*
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, cracked away from skin
8 slices crusty Italian semolina bread
1 cup shredded provolone
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano
1 cup shredded Asiago

Steps:

  • In a deep pot over medium heat add oil, chopped carrots, celery and onions and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cover pot and cook veggies 5 or 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the veggies cook, combine meat, egg, garlic, grated cheese, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg.
  • Uncover your soup pot and add broth and water to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring soup to a boil. When soup boils, reduce heat a bit and start to roll meat mixture into small balls, dropping them straight into the pot. You are making meat dumplings that will cook in the broth. When you are done rolling the meat, add pasta to the soup and stir. Cover and simmer soup 10 minutes. When pasta is tender, stir in chopped spinach in batches. When spinach has wilted into the soup, the soup is done and ready to serve. Adjust your seasonings. Serve soup with crusty bread or grilled 4 cheese sandwiches.
  • In a small skillet over medium low heat, combine oil, butter and garlic. Cook garlic in butter and oil gently for 2 or 3 minutes. Remove garlic butter mixture from heat.
  • Place a large nonstick skillet on the stove over medium high heat. Using a pastry brush, brush 1 side of 4 slices of bread with garlic oil and place buttered side down in skillet. Top each slice with equal amounts of the 4 cheeses, distributing them equally over the 4 slices. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread brushed with garlic butter, buttered side up. Flip the grill cheese sandwiches a few times until cheeses are melted and gooey and bread is toasty and golden. Cut grilled 4 cheese sandwiches from corner to corner and serve.

MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 42 mini meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 small onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground dark turkey meat
3 tablespoons olive oil
26 ounces Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought marinara sauce
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Add the onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, ketchup, parsley, Parmesan, Pecorino, salt and pepper to a large bowl and blend. Mix in the turkey. Shape the turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on a large plate or baking sheet.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Pour off any excess oil. Add the marinara sauce, about 3 cups. Return all the meatballs to the pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the meatball mixture to a serving bowl. Serve with toothpicks.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
  • Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48, Fat 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • Prep the Vegetables First: Before starting the soup, take the time to prep and chop all the vegetables. This will make the cooking process smoother and prevent any delays.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: If possible, use fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, and sage for added flavor. Fresh herbs provide a more vibrant taste compared to dried herbs.
  • Brown the Meatballs: Before adding the meatballs to the soup, brown them in a pan with some olive oil. This will give them a slightly crispy exterior and enhance their flavor.
  • Season the Broth: Don't forget to season the broth with salt and pepper, or use a bouillon cube for extra flavor. Taste the broth and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Simmer for Flavor: Let the soup simmer for at least 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop. This will result in a more flavorful and satisfying soup.

Conclusion:

This mini turkey meatball vegetable soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. The combination of flavorful turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth makes this soup a comforting and satisfying choice. By following the tips and carefully selecting your ingredients, you can create a delicious and wholesome soup that everyone will enjoy. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your stove, and let's get cooking!

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