Italian Wedding Soup on the Light Side Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup on the Light Side
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup of diced celery; 1 cup of diced carrot; 1 cup of diced turkey ham; 1 tablespoon of minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 cups low-fat chicken broth; 12 lb ground turkey; ¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; ½ teaspoon fresh pepper; salt; 1 egg; 1 (15 ounce) canof drained and rinsed cannellini beans; 2 cups of fresh whole spinach leaves; 2 eggs; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 cup diced onion
1 cup of diced celery
1 cup of diced carrot
1 cup of diced turkey ham
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups low-fat chicken broth
12 lb ground turkey
¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon fresh pepper
salt
1 egg
1 (15 ounce) canof drained and rinsed cannellini beans
2 cups of fresh whole spinach leaves
2 eggs
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

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Sweat the onions, carrots, celery, ham and garlic in 2 T. of olive oil in a soup pot until soft, add 6 cups of chicken broth; simmer 15-20 minutes.
2
Mix ground turkey with bread crumbs, salt, pepper and egg.
3
Drop in simmering soup with a melon baller and cook until the meatballs float to the top (about 10 min).
4
Stir in 1 15 oz can of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, 2 cups of whole fresh spinach leaves.
5
Simmer 2 minutes.
6
Combine 2 beaten eggs with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and whisk in soup off heat.
7
Serve with crusty bread and a salad !
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3370

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

Carbs

448

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup diced onion, 1 cup of diced celery, 1 cup of diced carrot, 1 cup of diced turkey ham, and more.

Yes, Italian Wedding Soup on the Light Side 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Wedding Soup on the Light Side

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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