Best 8 Turkey Meatballs Soup Recipes

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Turkey meatballs soup is a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed all year round. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this savory and comforting soup has something for everyone. With its juicy turkey meatballs, tender vegetables, and rich broth, it's sure to become a family favorite. If you're ready to embark on a culinary journey of flavors and textures, let's dive into the art of making the best turkey meatballs soup!

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ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Classic Italian wedding soup is beloved for its simplicity and satisfaction. This turkey version is lean, while meatballs stay moist by simmering in broth. Start with the most flavorful broth you can get your hands on (homemade is ideal, but store-bought works well too), then pack the meatballs with flavor (garlic and parsley) and staying power (egg, panko and cheese, to gently bind them together). Traditionalists may be tempted to add a small grated onion to the meat mixture, and sweat celery and carrots into the broth, but for a quick weeknight meal, you won't miss them here. If speed is your game, roll the mixture into 12 large meatballs-or opt for 20 smaller ones if serving kids (mini meatballs will cook through even faster). Either way, finish with a healthy dose of olive oil, lemon, cheese and dill, or any fresh Italian herb you may have on hand.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for greasing and serving
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 packed cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
3/4 cup orzo, ditalini, acini di pepe or another small soup pasta
3 packed cups baby spinach or kale, thinly sliced
1 lemon, zested and halved
1/4 cup fresh dill, oregano or basil, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken broth and 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, add the turkey, panko, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup Parmesan to a large bowl. Mix with a fork or clean hands until combined. Gently roll the mixture into 12 medium (2-inch) or 20 small (1 1/2-inch) meatballs and transfer to a baking sheet lined with lightly oiled aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat.
  • Heat the broiler to high and set an oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat. Broil the meatballs until brown on two sides, turning halfway through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling broth and cook over medium until al dente, then lower the heat to a low simmer.
  • Add the meatballs to the broth and simmer on low until completely warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, and add the spinach and lemon zest, stirring well, to wilt. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the soup among four bowls. Drizzle each with olive oil, sprinkle with more Parmesan and squeeze a bit of lemon over the top. Scatter the dill over the top, or stir in.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 669, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1797 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

SWEDISH TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP



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After searching high and low for a nummy ground turkey Swedish meatballs recipe all 4 kiddos and the husband would love, I decided to just come up with my own using ground turkey and lots of creamy mushroom soup sauce.

Provided by crockpotGoddess77

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 ½ pounds ground turkey, or more to taste
1 cup crushed chicken-flavored crackers (such as Nabisco® Chicken in a Biscuit)
½ onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
½ pound baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet and a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl. Add turkey, crackers, onion, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper. Mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes. Drain meatballs on paper towels and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Leave oven on.
  • Combine cream of mushroom soup, golden mushroom soup, evaporated milk, sour cream, mushrooms, and garlic in a large bowl; stir until smooth. Pour over the meatballs in the casserole dish.
  • Bake in the hot oven until bubbling, about 40 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Serve meatballs and gravy over hot noodles; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 130.4 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1170.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

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.

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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This hearty soup can be made ahead and frozen for up to three months, so you can enjoy it well into spring.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground dark-meat turkey (93 percent lean)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with juices
2 heads escarole (2 pounds total), cored, trimmed, and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine turkey, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roll mixture into 1-tablespoon balls.
  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes with juices; bring to a simmer. Add meatballs and cook, without stirring, until they float to surface, about 5 minutes.
  • Add as much escarole to pot as will fit. Cook, gradually adding remaining escarole, until wilted and meatballs are cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Thin soup with water, if desired; season with salt and pepper. Serve, sprinkled with cheese.

TURKEY MEATBALLS AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Our home economists combined ready-made turkey meatballs with fresh and frozen vegetables to come up with this nicely seasoned soup. Small families can enjoy half now and freeze the rest for later. But bigger families may want to double the recipe, so there's plenty leftover for a second meal. Sprinkle servings with Parmesan cheese just before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cut fresh green beans
2 cups fresh baby carrots
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 package (12 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked Italian turkey meatballs
2 cups frozen corn

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add the tomatoes, meatballs and corn. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Serve immediately or transfer to freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months., To use frozen soup: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

TURKEY MEATBALLS SOUP



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Cooked Italian turkey meatballs can be found in the refrigerated section of your local grocery stores. You can also substitute frozen beef meatballs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked Italian turkey meatballs
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 cups cut fresh green beans
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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We prefer the acini de pepe pasta in this dish, though it is pictured with orzo pasta which works fine and happens to be what I had on hand!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Turkey Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR THE MEATBALLS
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 large egg
1/2 c italian style breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
dash(es) pepper
FOR THE SOUP
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, cut into sticks and diced into small cubes
1-2 stalk(s) celery, finely diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 c dry acini de pepe, ditalini or orzo pasta (we prefer it with acini de pepe, but any tiny pasta will do.)
2 32 ounce boxes chicken broth
2 tsp chicken soup base
1/2 tsp salt
dash(es) pepper
grated fresh parmesan (optional)
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. MAKE AHEAD: mix together the meatball ingredients. Form into miniature meatballs (about half of a normal bite-sized meatball) bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. You can refrigerate meatballs until ready to use.
  • 2. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil. Add carrots, onions, and celery. Saute until softened.
  • 3. Add chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Add pasta, prepared meatballs and frozen spinach. Simmer for for however long is required package directions of pasta.
  • 5. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese!

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground turkey. Look for ground turkey that is at least 85% lean. This will help to keep the meatballs moist and flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will give the meatballs a lot of flavor. Some good options include parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Brown the meatballs before adding them to the soup. This will help to seal in the flavor and prevent the meatballs from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a lot of flavor.
  • Add vegetables to the soup. Vegetables will add flavor, nutrients, and color to the soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and make the soup more flavorful.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Turkey meatball soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With a few simple tips, you can make a turkey meatball soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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