carrot soup with turkey meatballs and spinach

8 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Feb 15, 2015

This soup is an autumnal take on Italian wedding soup.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top
yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds carrots, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • - kosher salt
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves, sliced
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • - kosher salt and pepper

How To Make carrot soup with turkey meatballs and spinach

  • Step 1
    To make soup, Warm oil in large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and red pepper flakes and saute, stirring, until vegetables begin to brown, (about 15 minutes. Stir in broth, scraping up any bits stuck to bottom of pot. Cover and simmer until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally (about 30 minutes).
  • Step 2
    Make meatballs: Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl, season with salt an pepper, and roll into 1 inch balls, spreading them out on a platter.
  • Step 3
    Puree soup in a blender, or with an immersion blender, until smooth. Return soup to pot. Bring to a simmer. Add meatballs an let simmer until meatballs are cooked through (about 10 minutes). Add spinach and simmer until wilted (about 1 minute). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Other Soups
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top

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