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Turkey Meatball Soup

A hearty and comforting soup featuring flavorful turkey meatballs, vegetables, and a savory broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Turkey Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground turkey lean
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs plain or Italian
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks celery sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups spinach fresh, roughly chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Cook the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add sliced carrots and celery, cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then add oregano and basil. Bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and gently add the meatballs. Cook for 15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
  5. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef if preferred. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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