italian meatball soup
We are a big fan of meatballs and pasta, so after trying several versions of this soup this is the one we love the most. The lean turkey and variety of vegetables makes this a healthier soup choice. If mini cheese raviolis cannot be found 3/4 cup of orzo pasta can be used as a subsitute. The raviolis tend to add another dimension to this delicious soup.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, lean
- 3/4 cup italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan - reggiano cheese
- 1 - egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chicken base
- 2 - bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups mini cheese raviolis
- 3 cups spinach, fresh - chopped
How To Make italian meatball soup
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Step 1In mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, cheese, egg, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Mix until all ingredients are combined. Using a melon baller or teaspoon roll meat mixture into mini meatballs. (should yield about 50 meatballs) set aside.
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Step 2In large dutch oven (stock pot) heat pot on med - high heat. Add oil, onion, celery, carrots and garlic and flour. Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes. Add chicken stock, water, chicken base,turkey meatballs, bay leaves, italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3Add mini raviolis and chopped spinach. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally so raviolis do not stick.
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Step 4Ladle into your favorite bowl. Top with additional parmesan - reggiano cheese and enjoy.
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