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Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs

Recipes »  Soups, Stews and Chili  »  Meat and Poultry

They're not like Mama used to make: These succulent meatballs are formed from lean ground turkey instead of beef, and they're served in a light broth with escarole, not perched on top of spaghetti. (If you really miss that pasta, boil about a quarter pound of your favorite kind and stir it into the soup before serving.)

Active Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Yield: 4 Servings Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Turkey

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4 Servings
1 poundground turkey
2 Eggs; beaten to mix
1 cloveGarlic; minced
1 smallonion; minced
1/2 cupdry bread crumbs
1/2 cupParmesan; grated
1/2 cupparsley; chopped fresh
1 1/2 teaspoonsalt
1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
3 tablespoonolive oil
1/2 headEscarole; (about 1/2 pound), leaves washed well and chopped (about 1 quart
1 1/2 quartchicken broth; low sodium
2 cupwater
2 tablespoonred wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakes

Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs Preparation

In a medium bowl, mix together the turkey, eggs, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the black pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture into twenty meatballs.

In a large frying pan, heat 11/2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat. Add half the meatballs to the pan and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the pan and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining 11/2 tablespoons oil and the rest of the meatballs.

Put all of the meatballs, the escarole, broth, water, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt in a large pot. Cover and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. The meatballs should be cooked through by the time the broth comes to a simmer.

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Calories Per Serving: 4427
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Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs Reviews

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Excellent meatballs and very healthy soup!
1 years, 2 months, 1 days, 14 hours, 46 minutes ago

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2 years, 7 months, 1 weeks, 17 hours, 39 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Favorite
  2. Soup
  3. Turkey
  4. American

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