Instant Pot Turkey Meatball and Ditalini Soup
Instant Pot Turkey Meatball Soup is loaded with mini turkey meatball, zucchini, vegetables, and ditalini pasta. Hearty and healthy, it makes a cozy weeknight dinner. Leftovers are great too!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (Can substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 3 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh minced parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can diced San Marzano tomatoes (28 ounces, I used Tuttorosso)
- 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 4 basil leaves (plus optional more for garnish)
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 ounces ditalini pasta (1 cup* (wheat or gluten-free))
- 1 cup zucchini (diced small)
- Parmesan rind (optional)
- Grated parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Steps
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In a medium bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, pecorino, egg, garlic, parsley and salt and gently mix to combine.
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Form into 30 meatballs, about 1 heaping tablespoon each.
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Press saute in the Instant Pot and spray with oil.
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Brown the meatballs in 2 to 3 batches, spraying each time. Set aside on a dish and clean the pot.
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Heat the oil and add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic, cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, Parmesan rind, basil, bay leaves and stir, return the meatballs to the pot.
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Add the chicken broth, cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes.
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Quick release and open the lid, add the pasta and zucchini and cook 4 minute more, quick release so the pasta doesn’t overcook.
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Serve with grated cheese if desired and basil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (10% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93% lean ground turkey | 1 pound | - | - |
| seasoned breadcrumbs | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| grated Pecorino Romano cheese | 3 tbsp | - | - |
| egg | 1 large | - | - |
| crushed garlic | 1 clove | - | - |
| fresh minced parsley | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| cooking spray | - | - | - |
| olive oil | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| chopped onion | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| chopped celery | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| chopped carrot | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| minced garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| diced San Marzano tomatoes | 1 can | $0.75/kg | $0.07 |
| reduced sodium chicken broth | 4 cups | - | - |
| basil leaves | 4 | - | - |
| bay leaves | 2 | $1.56/kg | $0.31 |
| ditalini pasta | 5 ounces | - | - |
| zucchini | 1 cup | - | - |
| Parmesan rind | - | - | - |
| Grated parmesan cheese | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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