Turkey Meatball Soup with Greens
Turkey Meatball Soup with Greens might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free recipe serves 6. One serving contains 287 calories, 31g of protein, and 10g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. A mixture of pepper, celery, quinoa, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.
Instructions
Combine turkey, quinoa, 1/4 cup cheese, parsley, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 garlic cloves, and egg in a large bowl; mix gently just until combined. Working with damp hands, shape turkey mixture into 24 meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each).
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat.
Add 12 meatballs; cook 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with 1 teaspoon oil and remaining 12 meatballs.
Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat.
Add shallots and celery to pan; saut 5 minutes.
Add remaining 4 garlic cloves; saut 1 minute.
Add kale, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add stock; bring to a boil. Return meatballs to pan. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until kale is tender and meatballs are done. Ladle 1 1/3 cups soup into each of 6 bowls; divide remaining cheese evenly among bowls.
Serve with lemon, if desired.