Description
Turkey Meatball Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This hearty soup features tender turkey meatballs simmered in a flavorful broth filled with fresh vegetables and orzo pasta. Not only is it a quick and easy recipe, taking just 35 minutes to prepare, but it also allows for meal prep flexibility with the ability to freeze meatballs ahead of time. The blend of rich flavors and nutritious ingredients makes this soup a family favorite that everyone will love. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s sure to warm you up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 turkey meatballs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2–3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning mix
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce (passata)
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 cup orzo
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup half and half (single cream)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 7–8 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red chili flakes; cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and sauce, then add chicken stock and orzo. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in turkey meatballs and spinach; cover and simmer until spinach wilts (about 1–2 minutes).
- Add half and half, season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg