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Spaghetti and Meatball Soup
Kid friendly, one-pot Spaghetti and Meatball Soup made with turkey meatballs simmered in a light tomato broth!
Ingredients
For the soup:
- 5 cups low sodium (chicken broth)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped and divided)
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (divided)
- 1/2 onion (chopped, divided)
- 3-4 tbsp tomato sauce (I use my quick marinara sauce)
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- kosher salt and fresh pepper
- 6 oz dry cut up spaghetti
For the meatballs:
- 16 oz 93% lean ground turkey (or 99% lean)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over high heat and add chicken broth, water, 1 clove crushed garlic, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/4 of the chopped onion, tomato sauce, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh black pepper to a boil, When it comes to a boil simmer about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the meatballs by combining ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, egg, remaining garlic, remaining onion, remaining parsley, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Form into little 1 inch meatballs (about 36).
- Drop meatballs into the broth, cook about 3 minutes; add pasta and cook according to package directions.
- Add fresh basil, adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition
Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 213kcal, Carbohydrates: 27.5g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 3g, Sodium: 739mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g
- WW Points: 4