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Turkey Meatball Noodle Soup

Cozy Turkey Meatball Noodle Soup for Heartwarming Meals

This Turkey Meatball Noodle Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth, perfect for chilly fall nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey or Chicken Can use lean ground beef as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Grated Onion Onion powder can be a substitute.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg works for a vegan version.
  • 2 tbsp Dried Parsley Fresh parsley can be used instead.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock Low-sodium options work well.
  • 2 cups Water Dilutes the stock slightly.
  • 1 cup Thinly Sliced Carrot Peas can be swapped in.
  • 1 cup Thinly Sliced Celery Can replace with bell pepper.
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used.
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil Fresh basil can be used.
  • 2 cups Dried Noodles Egg noodles or broken spaghetti; gluten-free options available.
  • 1 cup Diced Red Pepper Any variety of bell pepper can work.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Green Onions Chives can be substituted.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Soup Pot
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Meatballs Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, grated onion, egg, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then form into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes.
Soup Broth Preparation
  1. In a large pot, pour in chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add carrots, celery, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the meatballs to the broth along with dried noodles, diced red pepper, and green onions. Stir gently and simmer for another 10 minutes until noodles are tender.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cook meatballs completely and consider pre-cooking noodles to maintain texture. Use homemade stock for better flavor and add veggies for a nutrient boost.

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