turkey meatball and alphabet soup

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 4 cans(14 1/2oz) chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 can( 14 1/2oz) diced tomatoes
• 3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup uncooked alphabet noodles
• 1 can(16oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Preparation

Step 1

in a medium bowl, combine turkey, salt and pepper. roll mixture into 1-inch balls. set aside

in a large saucepan, bring broth, water, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and onion to a boil. stir in meatballs. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered 50 minutes.

meanwhile, cook alphabet noodles according to package directions. drain. simmer noodles in soup 5 minutes. stir in beans.

makes 10 cups