MINI TURKEY MEATBALL VEGETABLE SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Yield 7 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the Meatballs:
• 20 oz (1.3 lb) ground turkey breast 93% lean
• 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs*
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
For the Soup:
• 32 oz container reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
• Parmesan cheese rind (optional)
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt and fresh black pepper
• 8 oz zucchini, diced
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• extra parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and cheese. Using your (clean) hands, gently mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined. Form small meatballs, about 1 tbsp each, you'll get about 42. Bake in the oven about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic and saute until tender and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes, parmesan cheese rind, salt and pepper. Add the rosemary, basil and parsley, cover and cook on low 40 minutes. Remove the bay leaves, rosemary sprig, parmesan rind and drop the meatballs in along with the zucchini and spinach, cover and simmer until the zucchini is tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes, season to taste with salt and black pepper if needed. Serve with extra grated cheese on the side if desired.

Inaya Sayed
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This was a great recipe! I'm a beginner cook and this was easy to follow. The soup turned out delicious.


Aakash Khan
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mahfuz Ahmed
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


In Nupur
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The meatballs were tough and the soup was too salty.


Ramzan Saeed
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the meatballs and I love how easy it is to make.


Pauline Matthews
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This soup is so good, I could eat it every day! The meatballs are the perfect size and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love the way the Parmesan cheese rind adds a touch of richness to the broth.


Olivia Heynes
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I thought this soup was just okay. The meatballs were a little dry and the broth was bland.


Tanjil Khan
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This was a great way to use up leftover turkey. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the soup was very flavorful.


Sandra Joy
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of chopped spinach or kale for extra nutrition.


Mrs.Hashim Channa
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Easy to make and delicious. I used ground chicken instead of turkey and it turned out great.


Hasnain Sheikh
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This soup was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese rind to the broth - it gave the soup a rich, savory flavor.