Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs (Italian Wedding Soup)
Prep Time: 20mins
Cook Time: 10mins
Total Time: 30mins
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs (Italian Wedding Soup) is a delicious, easy, one-pot meal!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
20oz1.3 lb ground turkey breast 99% lean
1/4cupseasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
1/4cupgrated parmesan cheese
1/4cupparsley(finely chopped)
1large egg
1/4cuponion(minced)
1clovegarlic(minced)
1/4tspsalt
For the soup:
8cupsfat-free low sodium chicken broth
116 oz head escarole, chopped
fresh cracked pepper(to taste)
3oz1/2 cup uncooked orzo (omit or use GF pasta for GF)
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Instructions
Stove Directions:
Heat a large pot over med-high heat and add the chicken broth, bring it to a boil, covered.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and cheese. Using your (clean) hands, gently mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined.
Form small meatballs, about 1 tbsp each, you'll get about 40.
When the broth comes to a boil, drop the meatballs in, add the orzo and chopped escarole.
Add fresh pepper, adjust salt as needed and cook according to pasta directions, about 10 minutes or until orzo and meatballs are cooked.
Instant Pot Directions:
Pour the chicken broth in the pot, cover and cook high pressure 1 minute to bring it to a boil. Quick or natural release.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and cheese. Using your (clean) hands, gently mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined.
Form small meatballs, about 1 tbsp each, you'll get about 40.
When the broth comes to a boil, drop the meatballs in, add the orzo and chopped escarole. Add fresh pepper, adjust salt as needed, cover and cook high pressure about 5 minutes, quick release.