Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Mini Turkey Meatball Italian Wedding Soup, a healthy twist on the classic wedding soup featuring flavorful turkey meatballs, nutritious spinach, and a savory broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Turkey Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe or orzo)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- Extra grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Soup: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add turkey meatballs, simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pasta and cook until tender. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot, garnished with Parmesan.
Notes
- You can make the meatballs ahead and freeze them for quicker prep.
- Substitute kale or escarole for spinach if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
