Swiss Chard And Pasta Soup With Turkey Meatballs

Name: Swiss Chard And Pasta Soup With Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons water; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 1 1/4 cups plain dried breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons finally chopped parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper; 2 quarts low sodium chicken broth; 2 carrots, diced; 1 cup penne pasta; 5 cups swiss chard, washed and coarsley chopped; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Garnish; finely grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 1/4 cups plain dried breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finally chopped parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
2 quarts low sodium chicken broth
2 carrots, diced
1 cup penne pasta
5 cups swiss chard, washed and coarsley chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish
finely grated parmesan cheese

1
In a medium bowl, whisk egg and water together until blended. Add turkey, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2
Using moist hands, shape turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
3
In a large soup pot, bring chicken stock to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add carrots and meatballs. Simmer uncovered 8 minutes.
4
Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in swiss chard and simmer until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes longer. Correct seasoning.
6
Divide mozzarella into six serving bowls and ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

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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 large egg, 2 tablespoons water, 1 lb lean ground turkey, 1 1/4 cups plain dried breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Swiss Chard And Pasta Soup With Turkey Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!