Turkey Meatball Orzo Soup
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Turkey Meatball Orzo Soup
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Turkey Meatball Orzo Soup is the perfect family weeknight dinner. This hearty and healthy meal comes together in just 30 minutes! This soup is a healthier take on the classic Italian wedding soup. A quick and easy hearty soup for any night of the week that the whole family will love. The recipe comes together in 30 minutes, but still tastes rich and full of flavor, thanks to the heartiness of the vegetables and tender meatballs.
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (red pepper flakes)
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
Soup
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 carrots (medium, thinly sliced)
- 1 onion (medium, diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup orzo pasta
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup baby spinach (long stems removed, optional)
Garnish
- 6 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese (grated, for serving)
- parsley (fresh, for garnish)
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Instructions
Prepare the Turkey Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with edges with parchment paper, foil, or grease the pan.
- In a large bowl, add in all of the meatball ingredients. Gently mix until just evenly combined. Do not over mix or the meatballs will be tough.
- Measure ½ tablespoon of the turkey and gently roll into small meatballs. Place each meatball on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart. The meatballs will shrink slightly while cooking so they can be fairly close together. Repeat with remaining meat until all meatballs are shaped.
- Bake the meatballs until cooked through and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside while you prepare the soup.
Prepare the Soup
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in the garlic, onion, carrots and ½ teaspoon of salt. Sauté until vegetables have softened slightly, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium high and add in the orzo and cooked meatballs.
- Cook for 7 minutes or according to orzo pasta package instructions. Turn off heat once the pasta is cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Add spinach and stir into the soup until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Serve soup topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese, fresh chopped parsley and crusty bread to dip. Enjoy!
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Notes
- The Secret to tender Meatballs: the ground turkey stays incredibly tender and moist from the combination of bread crumbs and egg. The proteins get coated in a starchy paste when the egg and bread mixes together. The paste sets into a gel when cooked, it is referred to as a panade which is what helps keep the moist in the meatballs and their shape intact so they won't crumble or fall apart when added into the soup.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
2407mg
(100%)
Potassium
722mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5844IU
(117%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
187mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 2407mg | 100% |
| Potassium | 722mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5844IU | 117% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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33 reviews
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