Turkey Meatball Soup
Warm up with our comforting Turkey Meatball Soup, a delightful blend of tender turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, and hearty orzo, all simmered in a rich chicken stock. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for gatherings with family and friends. Ready in just 35 minutes, this soup is not only nourishing but also incredibly flavorful, making it a beloved staple in many homes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately six servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 turkey meatballs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2–3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning mix
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce (passata)
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup half and half (single cream)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrot, and celery until softened (about 7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red chili flakes; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and tomato sauce. Pour in chicken stock and add orzo; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in turkey meatballs and baby spinach; cover and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Finally, stir in half and half and grated Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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