Alphabet Meatball Soup

Savor the comforting flavors of this hearty Alphabet Meatball Soup, a delightful combination of tender turkey meatballs, colorful vegetables, fragrant herbs, and alphabet pasta simmered to perfection in a savory broth. A wholesome and satisfying meal that will surely warm your soul.

Ingredients

For the meatballs
1	lightly beaten egg
2	tablespoons quick-cooking oats
2	tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1	garlic powder
1	italian seasoning
1⁄2	lb lean ground turkey
For the soup
1	cup chopped onion
1	cup chopped celery
1	cup chopped carrot
1	cup diced peeled potato
1	tablespoon olive oil
2	garlic cloves, minced
4	(14 ½ ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1	(28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1	(6 ounce) can tomato paste
1⁄4	cup minced fresh parsley
1	teaspoon dried basil
1	teaspoon dried thyme
3⁄4	cup uncooked alphabet pasta

Instructions

• For the meatballs

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the lightly beaten egg, quick-cooking oats, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Crumble the lean ground turkey over the mixture and mix thoroughly. Shape into 1/2-inch balls. In a nonstick skillet, brown the meatballs in small batches over medium heat until cooked through. Set aside.

• For the soup

  1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and diced potato for 5 minutes or until they are crisp-tender. Add the minced garlic and saute for an additional minute. Stir in the reduced-sodium chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh parsley, dried basil, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the alphabet pasta and cook for 5-6 minutes. Reduce the heat and add the cooked meatballs. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Aug 06, 2024