Description
Turkey Meatball Soup is a warm, nourishing dish that brings together tender turkey meatballs and a bounty of fresh vegetables. Each bowl is brimming with savory flavors, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This wholesome soup is not only easy to prepare but also allows for personal touches; feel free to add your favorite veggies or spices to customize the flavor. Serve it alongside crusty bread for dipping or a light salad for a complete meal that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté diced carrots and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Return meatballs to the pot along with any juices.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg