Description
A hearty and nutritious soup featuring tender meatballs, fresh kale, and vegetables in a savory broth. Perfect for a comforting meal on a cold day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Garlic Parsley Salt
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 Medium Onion (diced)
- 1 Medium Carrot (chopped)
- 3 Medium Potatoes (chopped)
- 1 Bunch Fresh Kale (chopped)
- 7 cups water or chicken/beef broth
- 1 tbsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add meatballs and kale, and cook for another 10-15 minutes until kale is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
- Remove bay leaf before serving. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Kale can be substituted with spinach or Swiss chard.
- Soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg