Meatball Soup
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Meatball Soup
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Forget ground beef—try turkey for a leaner spin on this hearty Meatball Soup!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 egg large
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 2 carrot peeled and diced, medium
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 .5-ounce can diced tomatoes no salt added
- 1 cup whole-wheat pasta such as shells or ditalini
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- parsley fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes to the pot, and bring to a simmer.
- Gently add meatballs to the simmering broth. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and continue to simmer until pasta is tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add spinach to the pot and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
231mg
(10%)
Potassium
493mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4.475IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4.475IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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