Meatball Soup

By ErinLayton

I love to make soups, but this is my husband's favorite...

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 15 baby carrots, chopped
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
• 3/4 cup chopped cabbage
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen green beans
• Shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese for garnish

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into 36 meatballs. Set aside.
In a large soup pot saute the celery, carrots, and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, broth, cabbage, green beans, and remaining salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Gently add meatballs one at a time. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally so meatballs do not stick together as they are cooking. Garnish with cheese as desired.