Soups

Italian Wedding Soup {Lightened Up}

Julia Jolliff
January 22, 2013
4

A light version of the classic Italian Wedding Soup with delicious turkey meatballs and healthy greens.

6
1 lb ground turkey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup plain dried breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
32 oz. chicken broth, no salt added if possible
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes in juice, no salt added if possible
1 head of escarole (1 lb. total) trimmed and coarsely chopped
In a large mixing bowl combine turkey, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and a dash of salt and pepper. Roll a tablespoon full of the meat mixture into small meatballs (I used cookie scoop). In a...
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Nutritions

Calories
331

Sodium
1024mg
42% DV

Fat
10g
16% DV

Protein
32g
65% DV

Carbs
26g
9% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV

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