Turkey Meatball Soup Recipe
This Turkey Meatball Soup is a hearty homemade soup filled with tender turkey meatballs, vegetables, and flavorful broth. It's an easy family-friendly recipe that's perfect for chilly days, meal prep, or whenever you're craving a comforting bowl of soup.
Whether you're looking for a healthy soup recipe or an easy dinner idea, this turkey meatball soup comes together with simple ingredients and plenty of flavor. Serve it with crusty bread, crackers, or a side salad for a satisfying meal.
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Turkey Meatball Soup
Why You'll Love This Turkey Meatball Soup
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Hearty and filling without being heavy
- Great for meal prep and leftovers
- Packed with vegetables and protein
- Family-friendly comfort food
It's been cold and rainy here. Nothing is better than cooking a big pot of delicious soup to warm you up.
- Turkey meatball soup is a hearty soup. This vegetable soup with meatballs is lean, healthy, and filling. Anyone looking for a lighter version of a meatball soup will enjoy this soup recipe!
- I decided to keep the cooked turkey meatballs out of the soup, just until serving the soup. If you have picky kids, you can serve them the soup with turkey meatballs on the side or add them to the soup and just skip dishing up what they don't like.
- We just add the turkey meatballs into our soup bowls just prior to adding the soup into the bowl. But you definitely can add them into the pot for the last 15-20 minutes for even more flavor.
Turkey Meatballs Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1/2 to 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon of Garlic powder
- 1/2 onion diced
For the Soup
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup of Carrots, sliced or diced
- 2 Celery, sliced
- 2 Zucchini, diced
- 3 Yukon potatoes, diced
- 1 (14-ounce) can of 14-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons of Oregano
- Cracked black pepper (10 grinds)
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 (32-ounce) cartons of Chicken broth
- 1 Chicken bouillon cube
- Bow tie pasta (or favorite pasta)
Reduce the breadcrumbs if using 1/2 pound of ground turkey.
You can easily substitute the fire-roasted tomatoes for canned tomatoes, if you prefer. Adjust the seasonings and vegetables to your preference. Add salt to your preference.
There are three easy steps to this Turkey Meatball Soup recipe, which makes it one of my many favorite go-to easy recipes.
How to make Turkey Meatball Soup
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Sauté the Vegetables
First, prepare (I like using a food chopper like this to reduce chopping time) and sauté your veggies in a non-stick 5-quart skillet.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Sauté 1/2 diced onion and minced garlic until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add the zucchini, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken bouillon cube, oregano, black pepper, bay leaves, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20–25 minutes.
Step 2
How To Make the Turkey Meatballs
While the soup simmers, combine the ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and remaining 1/2 diced onion in a bowl. Mix gently and form into small meatballs. Heat 1–2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through.
Step 3
Cook the noodles
Cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions, al dente. Drain
We do it this way, so the noodles don't soak up all the broth and don't get overcooked.
Step 4
To serve, place pasta in individual bowls. Top with turkey meatballs and ladle the hot soup over the top. Serve immediately. Stir and enjoy!
Turkey Meatball Soup Recipe
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Turkey Meatball Soup
Hearty turkey meatball soup with vegetables, potatoes, and pasta in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1/2 to 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. of Garlic powder
- 1/2 onion diced
For the Soup
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup of Carrots, sliced or diced
- 2 Celery stalks, sliced
- 2 Zucchini, diced
- 3 Yukon potatoes, diced
- 1 (14-ounce) can of 14-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons of Oregano
- Cracked black pepper (10 grinds)
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 (32-ounce) cartons of Chicken broth
- 1 Chicken bouillon cube
- Bow tie pasta (or favorite pasta)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Sauté 1/2 diced onion and minced garlic until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the zucchini, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken bouillon cube, oregano, black pepper, bay leaves, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20–25 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, combine the ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and remaining 1/2 diced onion in a bowl. Mix gently and form into small meatballs.
- Heat 1–2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse lightly with cool water.
- To serve, place pasta in individual bowls. Top with turkey meatballs and ladle the hot soup over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Salt to taste, if desired.
- Substitute regular diced or stewed tomatoes for the fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Penne, rotini, shells, or other favorite pasta shapes work well in this soup.
- If using garlic powder instead of fresh garlic, add it with the seasonings in Step 3.
Remember to reduce the breadcrumbs if using 1/2 pound of ground turkey.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 249Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 40mgSodium 725mgCarbohydrates 44gFiber 7gSugar 7gProtein 11g
Not all nutrtional information is 100% accurate.
This recipe is flavorful and delicious. It's healthy and hearty.
FAQ
Can I make turkey meatball soup ahead of time?
Yes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze turkey meatball soup?
Yes. Let the soup cool completely before freezing for up to 3 months.
What vegetables can I add to turkey meatball soup?
Carrots, celery, zucchini, spinach, and green beans all work well in this soup.
Can I use store-bought turkey meatballs?
Yes. Homemade meatballs add great flavor, but prepared turkey meatballs can save time.
The turkey meatballs are so tender break-up easily. Have a bite in every spoonful. We hope you enjoy making this recipe soon.
How I Started Making Turkey Meatball Soup
I first made turkey meatballs for soup while helping family out of town. My daughter and I were making a pot of lentil soup with vegetables, and she suggested adding turkey meatballs. The combination turned out so well that it inspired me to try something new at home.
After that, I decided to switch up my usual chicken vegetable soup and create this homemade Turkey Meatball Soup with vegetables, potatoes, and noodles. It's now one of my favorite hearty soup recipes for chilly days.
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