Italian Egg Drop Soup With Meatballs Recipe

Name: Italian Egg Drop Soup With Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey, preferably thighs; 1 cup seasoned Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 6 large eggs; ½ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 head escarole, coarsely chopped; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey, preferably thighs
1 cup seasoned Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
6 large eggs
½ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 head escarole, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges

1
In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bread crumbs, 3 eggs, 1/4 cup parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2
Roll the mixture into 3/4-inch meatballs and set aside.
3
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
4
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly browned, about 8 minutes.
5
Pour in the broth, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
6
Add the meatballs and return to a boil.
7
Lower the heat and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
8
Stir in the escarole.
9
In a small bowl, lightly beat the remaining 3 eggs with 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
10
Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the simmering broth, pushing the meatballs and escarole aside.
11
Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
12
Serve with more parmesan and the lemon wedges.

1261

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

164

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, preferably thighs, 1 cup seasoned Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 6 large eggs, ½ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving, and more.

Yes, Italian Egg Drop Soup With Meatballs 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.

Italian Egg Drop Soup With Meatballs

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