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Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs

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A heartwarming and delightful Italian Wedding Soup featuring turkey meatballs, fresh spinach, and a rich broth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Ground Turkey
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 cup Carrots, diced
  • 1 cup Celery, diced
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Small Pasta (like Acini di Pepe or Orzo)
  • 4 cups Spinach, fresh or frozen

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together gently until just combined.
  2. Form the meatballs: Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into meatballs, about one inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Brown the meatballs: In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, making sure to turn them frequently for even cooking, about 5 minutes. Remove them from the pot and set aside.
  4. Sauté the veggies: In the same pot, add the diced carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender and fragrant.
  5. Simmer the broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Add herbs if desired for extra flavor.
  6. Cook the pasta: Add the small pasta to the boiling broth and reduce to a simmer. Cook according to package instructions, about 7-9 minutes, until al dente.
  7. Add back the meatballs and spinach: Once the pasta is nearly done, gently add the meatballs and spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with freshly grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

This soup stores well in the fridge for about 3 days. Consider adding more broth when reheating if needed.

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Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, Turkey Meatballs, Comfort Food, Soup, Healthy Recipes

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