Turkey Meatball Soup

By Nanasjoy

Ingredients

• TURKEY MEATBALLS:
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 rib celery, sliced
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 cup vermicelli egg noodles
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated onion
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 lb lean ground turkey

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

TURKEY MEATBALLS:
In a bowl, combine egg, onion, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix in turkey. Shape by 1 tbsp into balls.

Bake on greased baking sheet in 400F oven until digital thermometer inserted in centre of several reads 165F, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan, bring broth and 3 cups water to boil. Add green onions, carrot, celery, pepper and thyme; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add red pepper, egg noodles and meatballs; simmer, covered until pasta is al dente, about 5 minutes. Add peas and heat through.