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Spaghetti and Meatball Soup

Kid friendly, one-pot Spaghetti and Meatball Soup made with turkey meatballs simmered in a light tomato broth!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 cups low sodium (chicken broth)
  • 16 oz 93% lean ground turkey (or 99% lean)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped and divided)
  • 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (divided)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 onion (chopped, divided)
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil
  • 3-4 tbsp tomato sauce (I use my quick marinara sauce)
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper
  • 6 oz dry cut up spaghetti

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pot over high heat and add chicken broth, water, 1 clove crushed garlic, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/4 of the chopped onion, tomato sauce, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh black pepper to a boil, When it comes to a boil simmer about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, make the meatballs by combining ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, egg, remaining garlic, remaining onion, remaining parsley, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Form into little 1 inch meatballs (about 36).
  3. Drop meatballs into the broth, cook about 3 minutes; add pasta and cook according to package directions.
  4. Add fresh basil, adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 27.5g (9%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 739mg (31%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 27.5g 9%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 739mg 31%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%

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