Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs

This Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs is pure comfort in a bowl. It is a warm hug whenever you want something delicious, good for you and so easy to make. This easy Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs is perfect for soup season. This soup was a big hit with the entire family. There is something about soup with parmesan cheese that adds such depth of flavor. It is such a quick and easy meal.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 300 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 - onion
2 - carrots
2 stalks - celery
3 cloves - garlic
1 tbsp - olive oil
6 cups - chicken stock
5 ounces - fresh baby spinach
Fresh parsley
Salt and Pepper
¾ cup - Acini de Pepe pasta
parmesan cheese
¾ lb - ground turkey
2 teaspoons - onion
2 cloves - garlic
¼ tsp - lemon zest
All Purpose Seasoning
1 tbsp - parsley
2 tablespoons - bread crumbs
1 - Egg
1 tbsp - milk
3 tablespoons - parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all of ingredients for the meatballs, mix well. Scoop one tablespoon of the mixture and form small meatballs. Set aside.
In a large pot over medium high heat, add the olive oil. When the pan is hot add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Add the meatballs and let them cook in the hot liquid for about 10 minutes. Add the pasta and let it cook for the required time on the package directions. Two minutes before the pasta is finished cooking, add the spinach and cook for two minutes.
Remove soup from heat and add fresh parsely and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

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