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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 198.3 kcal |
| Protein | 12.9 g |
| Fat | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Sugar | 7.8 g |
Published on Aug 06, 2024 by Luminița