Turkey Meatball Spinach Tortellini Soup
This easy, kid-friendly soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter night. One large bowl is under 300 calories and is very satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz 93% ground turkey
- 2 tbsp seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano)
- 2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 stalks of celery (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 large carrot (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 14.5 oz cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (optional)
- 9 oz fresh spinach cheese tortellini (refrigerated )
- 3 cups baby spinach (loosely packed )
- fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (for topping)
- ground black pepper, to taste
Steps
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Combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and parmesan cheese.
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Using your (clean) hands, gently mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined.
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Form small meatballs, about 1 tbsp each, you'll get about 20 to 22.
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In a large nonstick pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
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When melted, add the celery, onion, carrot & garlic.
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Cover and reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
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Add the chicken broth and Parmesan rind and increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
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When broth boils, season with black pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium and gently drop in the meatballs. Cook about 4 minutes.
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Add the tortellini and simmer until cooked according to package directions, about 7 minutes.
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Once cooked, remove the rind, and add the baby spinach. Stir to combine and serve topped with fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet


















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