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Instant Pot Turkey Meatball and Ditalini Soup
Prep Time:
20
mins
Cook Time:
35
mins
Total Time:
55
mins
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
This hearty soup is loaded with mini turkey meatball, zucchini, vegetables and ditalini pasta. I love to add a Parmesan cheese rind to my soup, my secret for extra flavor but it's totally optional!
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
1
pound
93% lean ground turkey
1/3
cup
seasoned breadcrumbs
(Can substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs)
3
tbsp
grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1
large egg
(beaten)
1
clove
crushed garlic
1
tbsp
fresh minced parsley
1/2
teaspoon
kosher salt
Soup:
cooking spray
1
teaspoon
olive oil
1/2
cup
chopped onion
1/2
cup
chopped celery
1/2
cup
chopped carrot
3
cloves
minced garlic
1
can
(28 ounces diced San Marzano tomatoes, I used Tuttorosso)
4
cups
reduced sodium chicken broth
4 to
rn basil leaves
(plus optional more for garnish)
2
bay leaves
5
ounces
ditalini pasta
(1 cup* (wheat or gluten-free))
1
cup
zucchini
(diced small)
Parmesan rind
(optional)
Grated parmesan cheese
(optional for serving)
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Instructions
In a medium bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, pecorino, egg, garlic, parsley and salt and gently mix to combine.
Form into 30 meatballs, about 1 heaping tablespoon each.
Press saute in the Instant Pot and spray with oil.
Brown the meatballs in 2 to 3 batches, spraying each time. Set aside on a dish and clean the pot.
Heat the oil and add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic, cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, Parmesan rind, basil, bay leaves and stir, return the meatballs to the pot.
Add the chicken broth, cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes.
Quick release and open the lid, add the pasta and zucchini and cook 4 minute more, quick release so the pasta doesn’t overcook.
Serve with grated cheese if desired and basil.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
2/3 cups
,
Calories:
318
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
36.5
g
,
Protein:
22
g
,
Fat:
8.5
g
,
Saturated Fat:
2.5
g
,
Cholesterol:
87
mg
,
Sodium:
1003
mg
,
Fiber:
2.5
g
,
Sugar:
7.5
g
WW Points Plus:
8