Italian Wedding Soup on the Light Side |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a hearty soup with a lighter touch you will never miss! Kids like it too! Ingredients:
1 cup diced onion |
1 cup of diced celery |
1 cup of diced carrot |
1 cup of diced turkey ham |
1 tablespoon of minced garlic |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
6 cups low-fat chicken broth |
1/2 lb ground turkey |
1/4 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs |
1/2 teaspoon fresh pepper |
salt |
1 egg |
1 (15 ounce) can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans |
2 cups of fresh whole spinach leaves |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Sweat the onions, carrots, celery, ham and garlic in 2 T. of olive oil in a soup pot until soft, add 6 cups of chicken broth; simmer 15-20 minutes.
2. Mix ground turkey with bread crumbs, salt, pepper and egg. Drop in simmering soup with a melon baller and cook until the meatballs float to the top (about 10 min).
3. Stir in 1 15 oz can of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, 2 cups of whole fresh spinach leaves. Simmer 2 minutes.
4. Combine 2 beaten eggs with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and whisk in soup off heat.
5. Serve with crusty bread and a salad ! It is yummo !
6. This recipe is dedicated to my little guy with Autism and my hope for a cure. If you want to know more about the devastating effects of Autism, go to .
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