Turkey Meatball Soup Recipe
A hearty and healthy turkey meatball soup made with tender homemade turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, meal prep, or when you’re craving a comforting bowl of homemade soup.
Equipment
- Large Dutch Oven or Heavy Pot
- Cookie scoop
- Sharp Chef’s Knife
- Cutting board
- Ladle
- Storage containers
Ingredients
For the Turkey Meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey 93/7 lean
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning
For the Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- salt & pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup small pasta orzo, ditalini, small shells
- 1 cup white beans cannellini or great northern
- 1 medium zucchini diced
Instructions
- Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Roll into 1-inch balls (about 24).
- Heat oil, brown meatballs in batches, set aside.
- Cook onion, carrots, celery in oil 5 minutes. Add garlic.
- Pour in broth and tomatoes, stir, add oregano and basil.
- Return meatballs, simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Add pasta last 8 minutes, stir in spinach at end.
- Season, garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4800IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.5mg
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