Description
Turkey Meatball Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth. It’s an easy and comforting meal perfect for cozy nights or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup small pasta (like orzo or ditalini)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix together and form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, thyme, and oregano. Stir to combine and bring the soup to a boil.
- Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and add the meatballs back into the pot. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the pasta and continue to simmer for another 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked al dente.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra nutrition.
- Substitute ground chicken or beef for turkey if preferred.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the broth.
- For a vegetarian version, use lentils or chickpeas instead of meatballs.
- Store leftovers for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. The soup can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
