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15) Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan plus extra for serving
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup small pasta orzo or ditalini
  • 4 cups baby spinach

Method
 

  1. Mix turkey, panko, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches, then remove.
  3. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Return meatballs to pot and add pasta. Cook until pasta is tender, 8–10 minutes.
  5. Stir in spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning and serve with extra Parmesan.