Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs

By andoherty

Delicious, easy one pot meal!

Ingredients

• For the Meatballs:
• 20 oz. ground turkey breast
• 1/4 c seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c parsley, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 c onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• For the Soup:
• 8 c chicken broth
• 1 (16 oz) head escarole, chopped
• pepper to taste
• 3 oz (1/2 c) uncooked orzo

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot heat chicken broth over medium heat covered.
While broth is heating up, in a large bowl combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and cheese. Mix well. Form small meatballs, about 1 tbsp. each.
When broth comes to a boil, drop in the meatballs, add orzo and escarole.
Add fresh pepper and cook about 10 minutes until orzo is done.
Makes 12 cups