Turkey Meatball and Greens Soup

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Preparation Time 20 minutess Total Time 30 minute
Servings 6 Cost Per Serving $2.86
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Ingredients

1 poundGround Turkey
2 clovesGarlic, minced
1Egg
1 tbspOlive Oil
1/2 cupBreadcrumb
1/4 cupGrated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tspSea Salt & Black Pepper
Soup Ingredients
1 LChicken or Vegetable Stock
1 cupCarrots, medium dice
1 cupOnion, medium dice
2 cupsLeafy Greens
1 canKidney Beans, drained and rinsed
1Lemon
2 tbspOlive Oil
To TasteSea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Mix all the meatball ingredients together well, and roll into smaller 1 inch sized meatballs. Place on a baking treat lined with parchment. Bake for about 6 minutes or until they start to brown. Remove from oven.
  3. In a soup pot, over medium heat, add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and carrot, stir and saute about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the beans and stock. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add greens and meatballs, cook another 5 minutes. Finish with a good squeeze if lemon and season to taste. Serve with an extra grating of parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

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