30-Minute Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs
30-Minute Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs is a warm and inviting dish that brings the flavors of Italy to your table in just half an hour. This hearty soup features tender mini turkey meatballs simmered in a savory chicken broth, complemented by fresh spinach and vibrant carrots. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it offers both nutrition and comfort in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup small pasta (like Acini di Pepe)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the carrots and measuring out the broth and pasta.
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into bite-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs for about five minutes; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chicken broth and chopped carrots; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pasta once the carrots soften (about three minutes) and cook until al dente.
- Return meatballs to the pot along with spinach; let simmer for two minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg