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Instant Pot Turkey Meatball and Ditalini Soup

Instant Pot Turkey Meatball Soup is loaded with mini turkey meatball, zucchini, vegetables, and ditalini pasta. Hearty and healthy, it makes a cozy weeknight dinner. Leftovers are great too!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • cooking spray
  • 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (Can substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 tbsp grated pecorino romano cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced parsley
  • 3 cloves minced garlic 
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 can diced San Marzano tomatoes (28 ounces, I used Tuttorosso)
  • 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 4 basil leaves (plus optional more for garnish)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 ounces ditalini pasta (1 cup* (wheat or gluten-free))
  • 1 cup zucchini (diced small)
  • Parmesan rind (optional)
  • grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, pecorino, egg, garlic, parsley and salt and gently mix to combine.
  2. Form into 30 meatballs, about 1 heaping tablespoon each.
  3. Press saute in the Instant Pot and spray with oil.
  4. Brown the meatballs in 2 to 3 batches, spraying each time. Set aside on a dish and clean the pot.
  5. Heat the oil and add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic, cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  6. Add the tomatoes, Parmesan rind, basil, bay leaves and stir, return the meatballs to the pot.
  7. Add the chicken broth, cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes.
  8. Quick release and open the lid, add the pasta and zucchini and cook 4 minute more, quick release so the pasta doesn’t overcook.
  9. Serve with grated cheese if desired and basil.

Nutrition Information

Serving 12/3 cups Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 36.5g (12%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 1003mg (42%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 7.5g (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318

% Daily Value*

Serving 12/3 cups
Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 36.5g 12%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 8.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 1003mg 42%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugar 7.5g 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.