Description
This Mini Turkey Meatball Italian Wedding Soup is a healthy and heartwarming take on the classic. Packed with tender turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, savory broth, and small pasta, it’s a nutritious and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any time of year. Enjoy this comforting, lightened-up soup full of delicious flavors with a fresh twist!
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup small pasta (such as orzo or acini di pepe)
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer. Add the baked meatballs and pasta. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot. Garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Make-Ahead: Prepare the meatballs a day ahead, refrigerate, and bake when ready to make the soup.
Freezing: Freeze the soup without pasta for up to 3 months. Reheat and cook fresh pasta when ready to serve.
Substitutions: Ground chicken or lean beef can replace turkey; frozen spinach can substitute fresh if thawed and drained.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 280 kcal