Turkey Ricotta Meatballs in Broth Recipe

Name: Turkey Ricotta Meatballs in Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 lemon, wide strips of zest peeled off (plus slices for serving) (optional); 3 sprigs thyme; 6 ounces fresh spinach (or another dark leafy green)

Servings: persons

1
Mix the first 6 ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to use.
2
(*I have made meatball mixture ahead and kept in a tightly sealed container until dinner time, could possibly scoop and freeze meatballs and keep in freezer for single portion of soup - have not tried yet).
3
In a large pot, combine broth, zest and thyme - simmer.
4
Either use a regular sized cookie scoop (~1/4c) or a small sized cookie scoop (~2 tbs) to make meatballs - alternatively you can scoop with tablespoons, measuring cups, whatever you have on hand.
5
Carefully drop meatballs into broth and simmer until meatballs float and are cooked through, approx 10-12 minutes.
6
Just before you are ready to serve, toss in spinach and let it wilt.
7
Can garnish with slices of lemon.
8
Optional additions for meatballs (may need to omit nutmeg depending on spice variations) - minced onion, minced garlic, various herbs to taste.
9
Optional additions for broth - cooked rice or pasta, julienne vegs (i.e.
10
carrots, peppers).

1286

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

195

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese, ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Turkey Ricotta Meatballs in Broth 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!

Turkey Ricotta Meatballs in Broth

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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