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Turkey Meatball Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and flavorful soup featuring tender turkey meatballs, vegetables, and pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground turkey (extra lean)
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • to taste ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
  • 2 large carrots (chopped)
  • 2 large celery stalks (chopped)
  • 2 cups potatoes (cubed) ((11 ounces))
  • 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 teaspoons oil (for frying)
  • 2 cups short pasta like shells or macaroni (uncooked) ((6 ounces))
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • to taste ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, dill or green onions (finely chopped)

Instructions 

  • Puree onion, egg, salt, and pepper; mix with ground turkey. Form golf-sized meatballs.
  • Fry meatballs in oil until browned; set aside.
  • Sauté carrots and celery in oil, then add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add potatoes, meatballs, pasta, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; cook for 12 minutes. Let sit covered for 10 minutes, then add parsley and serve.

Notes

Use low-sodium broth to control salt intake and customize herbs for flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Meatballs, Turkey