Turkey Meatball Soup with Greens
"We like the tenderness of lacinato kale, but you can substitute other varieties in this soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound ground turkey breast
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1/2 cup cooked quinoa
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2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated and divided (about 1/2 cup)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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6 garlic cloves, minced and divided
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1/2 cup chopped shallots
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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8 cups trimmed chopped lacinato kale (about 1 pound)
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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5 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
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Lemon wedges (optional)
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