Mini Meatball Soup

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Ready in 40 min

This light, cozy soup blends fresh flavors with comforting goodness, giving you an easy dinner that works for any night of the week.

Ingredients

½ lb. (250 g) mild Italian sausage
½ lb. (250 g) ground turkey
½ cup (125 mL) panko breadcrumbs
½ oz. (15 g) Parmesan cheese, finely grated (¼ cup/60 mL)
1 tsp (5 mL) Italian Seasoning Mix
1 egg
Zest of 1 lemon

3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
1 large onion, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 tbsp (15 mL) Italian Seasoning Mix
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper
3 qts. (2.8 L) low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup (250 mL) pearl couscous, acini di pepe, orzo, or other small pasta
5 oz. (150 g) baby spinach leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
Optional Toppings: Grated Parmesan cheese, parsley

Directions

Add all the meatball ingredients to the bowl of the Deluxe Stand Mixer. Set to MIX for 45 seconds.
Scoop the mixture into 1-tsp (5-mL) portions and roll into small balls. Set aside.
Heat the butter in the 8-qt. (7.6-L) Stainless Steel Stock Pot over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, seasoning mix, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
Add the broth and bring to a boil, covered, over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and meatballs and cook until the pasta and vegetables are tender and the meatballs are cooked through, about 10–15 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the spinach and lemon juice.
Serve with Parmesan cheese and parsley, if you’d like.

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 300, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 4 g (includes 2 g added sugar), Protein 16 g

Cook's Tips:

You can make the meatballs in advance and refrigerate for 1 day or freeze them on a sheet pan. Just drop the frozen meatballs straight into the simmering broth when you’re ready to cook.

Add a splash of cream or a spoonful of pesto before serving for a bright flavor boost.