Description
This Cozy Turkey Meatball Soup recipe is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for chilly evenings. Tender turkey meatballs are simmered in a savory broth with fresh vegetables like carrots and celery, infused with aromatic herbs. It’s a simple, quick, and delicious dish that warms the body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté carrots and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add meatballs to the pot and brown on all sides (they don’t need to be fully cooked).
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot with extra parsley garnish.
Notes
- For perfectly rounded meatballs, wet your hands before rolling them.
- Always taste your broth before adding salt; sometimes it needs none at all.
- For extra flavor, let the soup sit overnight in the fridge.
- You can use frozen turkey meatballs; add them directly to the simmering broth without thawing and increase cooking time slightly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg