7. High Protein Turkey Meatball Soup
Ingredients
- 3 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 carrots sliced
- 1 rib celery sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 sweet red pepper chopped
- 1 cup vermicelli egg noodles
- 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
Turkey Meatballs:
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 lb lean ground veal
Instructions
Turkey Meatballs: In bowl, combine egg, onion, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; mix in turkey. Shape by 1 tbsp (15 mL) into balls.
Bake on greased baking sheet in 400°F (200°C) oven until digital thermometer inserted in centre of several reads 165°F (74°C), about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, bring broth and 3 cups (750 mL) water to boil. Add green onions, carrot, celery, pepper and thyme; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add red pepper, egg noodles and meatballs; simmer, covered, until pasta is al dente (describes pasta that is cooked to be firm to the bite), about 5 minutes. Add peas and heat through.
Originally posted 2019-02-07 16:09:41.
