Turkey Meatball Soup

Name: Turkey Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 Servings

Prep 15 mins

Cook 20 mins

Total 35 mins

Yield 6 Servings

Soup weather is coming again!

I love soup. It’s comforting, soothing, and a great way to get a whole bunch of nutrition into one bowl.

My kids always ask for 1 certain soup. Turkey meatball soup. They love the meatball part of it. I love that it has a whole bunch of protein, and some great veggies too, so of course when they ask for it, I give in. I let them ‘win’. 😉

Here is the recipe – and here’s to beautiful Fall colors & extra cozy layers of clothes.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey breast

1/2 cup cooked quinoa

2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) cheese, grated

2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

6 garlic cloves, minced and divided

1 large egg, lightly beaten

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1/2 cup chopped shallots

1/2 cup chopped celery

8 cups trimmed chopped lacinato kale (about 1 pound)

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

5 cups organic chicken broth

Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine turkey, quinoa, 1/4 cup cheese, parsley, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 garlic cloves, and egg in a large bowl; mix gently just until combined. Working with damp hands, shape turkey mixture into 24 meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each).

2. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 12 meatballs; cook 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with 1 teaspoon oil and remaining 12 meatballs.

3. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots and celery to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Add remaining 4 garlic cloves; sauté 1 minute.

4. Add kale, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add stock; bring to a boil. Return meatballs to pan. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until kale is tender and meatballs are done. Ladle 1 1/3 cups soup into each of 6 bowls; divide remaining cheese evenly among bowls.

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Turkey Meatball Soup