Italian Wedding Soup
A comforting blend of turkey meatballs, fresh spinach, and hearty pasta swimming in a savory broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 diced onion
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (acini di pepe or orzo)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl; shape into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; brown meatballs until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil; stir in pasta and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente.
- Return meatballs to the pot along with spinach; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, and serve in bowls garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
This soup is customizable; substitute ingredients based on your preference. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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