italian style, turkey meat-ball soup

Name: Italian Style, Turkey Meat-ball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## FOR THE SOUP; 1 - medium red onion, chopped; 9 cup(s) chopped nappa cabbage; 4 - carrots, scraped and chopped; 4 - ribs celery, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 cup(s) chicken broth; - chicken meat balls, (recipe follows); 8 ounce(s) mini penne or shell pasta; 1/2 cup(s) chopped, fresh parsley; 1 can(s) (46 oz.) tomato juice or v-8; - more chicken broth if needed; 1/2 cup(s) freshly grated, parmesan cheese (optional); ## FOR THE TURKEY MEAT-BALLS; 1 1/2 pound(s) ground turkey; 1 cup(s) italian seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 cup(s) chopped, green onion; 2 - eggs; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 3 tablespoon(s) chopped, fresh parsley

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Oct 5, 2012

My husband just loves this stuff. In the picture shown, I used Kale instead of Nappa Cabbage. I had some extra Kale that I needed to use. My husband said he liked it much better with the Kale. I'll post this with Nappa cabbage in the ingredients list and use which ever you like best, but I have to admit, the Kale is quite nice in this soup!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE SOUP
1 - medium red onion, chopped
9 cups chopped nappa cabbage
4 - carrots, scraped and chopped
4 - ribs celery, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chicken broth
- chicken meat balls, (recipe follows)
8 ounces mini penne or shell pasta
1/2 cup chopped, fresh parsley
1 can (46 oz.) tomato juice or v-8
- more chicken broth if needed
1/2 cup freshly grated, parmesan cheese (optional)
FOR THE TURKEY MEAT-BALLS
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped, green onion
2 - eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley

How To Make italian style, turkey meat-ball soup

Step 1

FOR THE TURKEY MEAT BALLS

Step 2

Mix together ground turkey, 2 eggs, bread crumbs, chopped green onions, 3 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, salt, and pepper and mix thoroughly until well blended. Shape into bite-size meat balls.
Step 3

Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in large nonstick skillet. Add meat balls and brown over medium high heat; set aside.
Step 4

FOR THE SOUP
Step 5

Use left-over olive oil from turkey meat balls, and saute chopped red onion.
Step 6

Add to a pot, 2 cups chicken broth, tomato juice, carrots, onions, celery, pepper. Bring just to a boiling point. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 7

Add Meat Balls, pasta and cabbage. Simmer for another 20 minutes or until meat balls are cooked through and pasta is tender. Add more chicken broth as needed. Remove from heat.
Step 8

Add 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley. Let stand for 10 minutes and serve. Garnish with a bit of freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
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