Description
A hearty and flavorful soup featuring tender turkey meatballs and orzo pasta, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the boiling broth and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add orzo pasta and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include herbs like thyme or basil.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Leftovers can be frozen, but the orzo may become mushy upon reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Turkey Meatball Orzo Soup, soup recipe, family meal, healthy soup