Spinach Soup with Turkey Meatballs

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Spinach Soup with Turkey Meatballs

Yummy turkey meatballs, not in a traditional tomato sauce,  but in a chicken soup. How about that for a nice change? With the cooler weather and rainy days, soup is always a great comfort meal. But sometimes I just get bored and like to change things up a bit, why not? Turkey meat has a great flavor just by itself but I wanted to kick it up a notch so I added some Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese into the mixture. It really makes a difference, especially if you are a cheese lover like me. But then, who doesn’t love cheese? So instead of making a tomato sauce I opted for a nice, hot bowl of turkey meatball with spinach soup. So simple to prepare and all under 60 minutes. For some added nutritional value I added fresh organic spinach that provides vitamin K and iron. Simmer this in some chicken broth and you have a delicious and nutritious meal! Turkey contains vitamins B-6 and B-12, niacin, choline, selenium and zinc and lean, high protein. The dark meat of turkey tends to contain more vitamins and minerals, but also has more fat and calories. I chose an organic, 93% lean ground turkey. But if you cannot find organic ground turkey, opt for the leanest cut you can find. Spinach is a super food. If you recall Popeye the Sailor Man, he ate spinach for strong muscles. Well, the iron in spinach is very high and great for promoting red blood cells while the vitamin K  plays a key role in helping the blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding. Recent research has shown that having adequate vitamin K is important in preventing heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, multiple types of cancer, and even Alzheimer’s disease, among others. Not bad for such a simple soup, right? So do as your mom said, and eat your spinach, but as always, Enjoy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Cooking spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground turkey I used organic, 93% lean.
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese Grated
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Grated
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 4 cups Fresh spinach Organic
  • 1 small Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, Pecorino Romano cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until fully combined.
  • Form the turkey mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • In a large pot, heat the chicken broth over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
  • Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering broth. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  • Add the chopped onion and spinach to the pot, stirring until the spinach is wilted and the onion is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve warm.

Notes

For a heartier soup, feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or celery.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg
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