Betty'S Turkey Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Betty'S Turkey Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey, 93% lean; 1 cup fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 large white onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 3 poblano peppers, diced; 3 plum tomatoes, diced; 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup cooked brown rice; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 jalapeno, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground turkey, 93% lean
1 cup fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large white onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
3 poblano peppers, diced
3 plum tomatoes, diced
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

1
Line a large baking sheet with wax paper.
2
Place turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bow. Mix gently until combined. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 balls and transfer to the baking sheet. (You should have about 20 meatballs.) Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 20 minutes or until ready to use.
3
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add peppers, tomatoes, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add broth, increase heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Carefully submerge the meatballs in the simmering soup; return to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice. Garnish with jalapeno and cilantro.

1115

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground turkey, 93% lean, 1 cup fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided, and more.

Yes, Betty'S Turkey Meatball Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Betty'S Turkey Meatball Soup

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