1 cup: 213 Cals 22 Protein 27.5 Carbs 3 Fats
YIELD: 6 SERVINGS
one-pot Spaghetti and Meatball Soup made with turkey meatballs simmered in a light tomato broth!
INGREDIENTS
For the soup:
5 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cloves garlic, chopped and divided
4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, divided
1/2 onion, chopped, divided
3-4 tbsp tomato sauce, I use my quick marinara sauce
kosher salt and fresh pepper
6 oz dry cut up spaghetti
For the meatballs:
16 oz 93% lean ground turkey, or 99% lean
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh chopped basil
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a large pot over high heat and add chicken broth, water, 1 clove crushed garlic, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/4 of the chopped onion, tomato sauce, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh black pepper to a boil, When it comes to a boil simmer about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the meatballs by combining ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, egg, remaining garlic, remaining onion, remaining parsley, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Form into little 1 inch meatballs
Drop meatballs into the broth, cook for about 3 minutes; add pasta and cook according to package directions.
Add fresh basil, adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
