WEDDING SOUP

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"My family loves this quick and easy version of Italian wedding soup," says Kimberly Parker of North Olmsted, Ohio. "They ask for it frequently, and my son begs for me to put any leftovers in his lunchbox."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup chopped onion, divided
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 pound ground turkey
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups fresh baby spinach
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups acini di pepe pasta or small pasta shells

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup onion and bread crumbs. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil until no longer pink; drain and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and remaining onion in butter until crisp-tender. Add the spinach, broth, chicken, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and reserved meatballs. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes. , Bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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