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Cozy Turkey Meatball Soup

A heartwarming and nourishing soup featuring tender turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, and pasta in a flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Soup Base
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 carrots sliced into rounds
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup small pasta shells
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, and half the salt in a large bowl and mix until uniform.
  2. Roll the turkey mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Drop meatballs into the broth, add pasta shells and thyme, and partially cover.
  7. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is al dente.
  8. Adjust seasoning with remaining salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, omit the pasta and add it fresh when reheating.