INGREDIENTS
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For the Meatballs:
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1 lb ground turkey ((93% lean dark meat, do not use turkey breast))
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1 egg (, beaten)
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1 teaspoon italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon kosher salt ((if your italian seasoning contains salt, cut this to 1/2 teaspoon))
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs ((I use panko))
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon water
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cooking spray
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For the Soup:
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1 recipe of the above turkey meatballs or 1 pound of store bought meatballs
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup of carrots (, peeled and diced)
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1 cup of onion (, finely chopped)
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1 cup of celery (, diced)
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2 cups of butternut squash (, peeled and diced)
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1 can of diced tomatoes ((15 ounces))
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1 can of tomato sauce ((8 ounces))
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6-8 cups of chicken stock
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7-8 ounces of alphabet noodles
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kosher salt and pepper
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chopped parsley for garnish ((optional))