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italian wedding soup with turkey meatballs

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

We prefer the acini de pepe pasta in this dish, though it is pictured with orzo pasta which works fine and happens to be what I had on hand!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

Ingredients For italian wedding soup with turkey meatballs

  • FOR THE MEATBALLS
  • 1 lb
    lean ground turkey
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    italian style breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • dash
    pepper
  • FOR THE SOUP
  • 1
    (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 sm
    onion, finely chopped
  • 2 lg
    carrots, cut into sticks and diced into small cubes
  • 1-2 stalk
    celery, finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    dry acini de pepe, ditalini or orzo pasta (we prefer it with acini de pepe, but any tiny pasta will do.)
  • 2
    32 ounce boxes chicken broth
  • 2 tsp
    chicken soup base
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • dash
    pepper
  • grated fresh parmesan (optional)
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh parsley (optional)

How To Make italian wedding soup with turkey meatballs

  • 1
    MAKE AHEAD: mix together the meatball ingredients. Form into miniature meatballs (about half of a normal bite-sized meatball) bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. You can refrigerate meatballs until ready to use.
  • 2
    In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil. Add carrots, onions, and celery. Saute until softened.
  • 3
    Add chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Add pasta, prepared meatballs and frozen spinach. Simmer for for however long is required package directions of pasta.
  • 5
    Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese!
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