Best 7 Escarole Soup With Turkey Meatballs Recipes

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Escarole soup with turkey meatballs is a delicious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of escarole, turkey meatballs, and broth creates a hearty and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. Escarole is a type of leafy green that is related to endive and radicchio. It has a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the savory turkey meatballs. Ground turkey is a healthy and lean alternative to beef or pork, and it makes for light and fluffy meatballs. The broth in the soup can be made from scratch or you can use a store-bought variety.

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TURKEY-ESCAROLE SOUP WITH FARFALLINE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 parsnips, chopped
4 quarts Turkey Broth, recipe follows
Kosher salt
1 small head escarole, chopped
2 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
3 cups chopped leftover roast turkey (skin removed)
1 cup farfalline or other small pasta
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill and/or parsley (optional)
1 turkey carcass (from a roasted bird)
2 onions, cut into chunks
2 carrots, cut into chunks
3 stalks celery, cut into chunks
1 bunch fresh parsley
4 cloves garlic, smashed (unpeeled)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, celery, carrots and parsnips and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the escarole and lemon zest to the pot and simmer until the escarole is tender, about 10 more minutes.
  • Add the turkey and pasta and cook until the pasta is partially cooked, about 4 minutes. (The pasta will continue cooking in the hot soup.) Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Discard the lemon zest and top with the herbs.
  • Insert kitchen shears into the carcass and make a few cuts to get you started. Then, use your hands to carefully pull the carcass into 4 or 5 pieces.
  • Combine the carcass, onions, carrots, celery, parsley, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaves in a stockpot. Cover with cold water (about 7 quarts).
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer about 2 hours, occasionally skimming any foam or fat from the surface with a large spoon or ladle.
  • Pour through a large mesh strainer into a pot; discard the solids. Cool slightly, then refrigerate in covered containers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

CONTEST-WINNING TURKEY MEATBALL SOUP



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You don't need to cook the tender homemade meatballs or boil the egg noodles separately, so you can easily stir up this savory soup in no time. I usually double the recipe for our family of seven. -Carol Losier Baldwinsville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 celery rib with leaves, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup uncooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, celery and carrot to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the egg, bread crumbs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls., Add meatballs to the simmering broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until no meat is longer pink. Add noodles. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

ESCAROLE AND ORZO SOUP WITH TURKEY PARMESAN MEATBALLS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Leafy Green     Pasta     Poultry     turkey     Sauté     Low Fat     Parmesan     Winter     Healthy     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
12 ounces lean ground turkey
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1 cup chopped peeled carrots
3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
4 cups coarsely chopped escarole (about 1/2 medium head)

Steps:

  • Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl to blend. Mix in breadcrumbs; let stand 5 minutes. Add turkey, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; gently stir to blend. Using wet hands, shape turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on baking sheet; cover and chill 30 minutes.
  • Bring 8 cups chicken broth to boil in large pot. Add carrots and orzo; reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered 8 minutes. Add turkey meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in chopped escarole and simmer until turkey meatballs, orzo, and escarole are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more broth if desired.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

ESCAROLE SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pasta     Poultry     turkey     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Winter     Escarole     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

For soup
1 onion, chopped fine
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound escarole (about 1/2 head), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, washed well, and spun dry (about 6 cups packed)
3 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta) or other small pasta
For meatballs
1/4 pound ground turkey
3 tablespoons fine fresh bread crumbs
1 large egg yolk
1 scallion, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Make soup:
  • In a large heavy saucepan cook onion and rosemary in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add escarole, stirring to coat with oil, and cook, covered, 1 minute. Add broth and orzo and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
  • Make meatballs while soup simmers:
  • In a bowl combine well all meatball ingredients except oil and season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. In a heavy 9-inch skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown meatballs about 3 minutes (meatballs will not be cooked through).
  • Add meatballs to soup and simmer, partially covered, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

TURKEY-MEATBALL SOUP WITH ESCAROLE AND PAPPARDELLE



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Whenever possible, make your own stock; it tastes far better than the canned version. Always serve this dish with a fork and soup spoon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground turkey
1 egg white
1 cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves
1 medium-size onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 shallots, minced
8 cups Chicken Stock to Make 1 1/2 Quarts, or low-sodium canned
1 tablespoon thyme
4 ounces pappardelle, cooked al dente
1 bunch escarole (about 3/4 pound), trimmed, washed, and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the turkey, egg white, parsley, onion, half of the garlic, salt, and pepper and fluff with a fork. Shape into balls the size of walnuts (about 24 meatballs).
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs until cooked through, crispy, and golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a soup pot over medium-high heat, add the oil, remaining garlic, and shallots and cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and simmer. Add the thyme, meatballs, and pasta and return to a simmer. Stir in the escarole and salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into 4 deep soup bowls and serve.

TURKEY MEATBALL AND ESCAROLE SOUP



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From The Italian Slow Cooker, by Michele Scicolone. I have not made this yet, but it seems like a natural. Because the meatballs are added halfway through, it's not a recipe for those who need to be away all day. However, I think I would freeze the meatballs, and add them at the beginning. Escarole is a wonderful leafy vegetable, not well known in the US. Spinach or Swiss chard are suitable substitutes. The original recipe did not specify, but spinach should really be added only towards the end of the entire cooking period.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Spinach

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large carrots, chopped
10 cups chicken broth
1/2 lb escarole, washed and cut into bite-size bits
1 lb ground turkey
1 small onion, mindced
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, Parmigiano-Regianno recommended
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the carrots, broth and escarole. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, salt and pepper. Mix well and make 1 inch meatballs and carefully add to the slow cooker at the 4 hour mark.
  • Cover and cook 4 hours longer, or until the meat and veggies are cooked through. Serve sprinkled with the additional cheese.
  • Note: Swiss chard or spinach would be good subs for the escarole. I would separate the leaves from the stems of the Swiss chard and add them first. The leaves of the chard and spinach should be added right at the end - you can raise to high for the last few minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 1485.7, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 21.5

ESCAROLE SOUP WITH MEATBALLS (LOW CARB & HIGH PROTEIN)



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Make and share this Escarole Soup With Meatballs (Low Carb & High Protein) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb ground sirloin or 1/2 lb ground veal
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
1/4 cup garlic-flavored croutons, crumbled
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup onion, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups shredded escarole, rinsed & spun dry
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (to garnish)
cayenne pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine all of the meatball ingredients.
  • Mix well with your hands, then shape into 24 walnut sized meatballs.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking.
  • Saute the meatballs 12 at a time until golden brown on all sides.
  • Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and onion to the pot and saute until the onion is soft.
  • Add the garlic and continue to saute for another couple of minutes.
  • Stir in the escarole and cook over low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until it wilts (3 minutes).
  • Add the broth and meatballs and bring to a boil; then simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
  • Serve hot, sprinkled with the remaining cheese and the cayenne pepper for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 138.5, Sodium 1631.1, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 32.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh escarole: Fresh escarole has a slightly bitter taste that pairs well with the savory turkey meatballs and rich broth.
  • Don't overcook the escarole: Escarole cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to escarole, you can add other vegetables to your soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Season the soup to taste: Be sure to taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other spices.
  • Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers: Escarole soup is a hearty and filling meal, but it's even better when served with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

Escarole soup with turkey meatballs is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new soup recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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