Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs
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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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| 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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Excellent meatballs and very healthy soup!
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