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Irresistible Italian Wedding Soup Recipe with Turkey Meatballs

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A warm, comforting soup featuring tender turkey meatballs, vibrant greens, and tiny pasta pearls in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup acini di pepe pasta
  • 4 cups baby spinach

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until combined. Roll into small 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Carefully drop the meatballs into the simmering broth. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until they’re cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to gently stir and prevent sticking.
  5. Stir in acini di pepe pasta and cook for another 8 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
  6. Add baby spinach and let it wilt into the soup, about 2 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and fresh parsley on top.

Notes

[‘Don’t overwork the meatball mixture to keep them tender.’, ‘Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform meatball size for even cooking.’, ‘Sauté vegetables first to build flavor in the broth.’, ‘Cook meatballs in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.’, ‘The soup tastes even better after sitting for a few hours or overnight.’]

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Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, Turkey Meatballs, Comfort Food, Healthy Soup, Easy Dinner, Spinach Soup, Acini di Pepe, Low Fat Soup, Gluten-Free Option

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