Turkey Meatball Soup
A hearty and nutritious soup featuring tender turkey meatballs, vegetables, and wholesome grains, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Broth and Water
- 10 cups chicken broth (or stock)
- 6 cups filtered water
Grains
- 1 cup barley (rinsed and drained)
Vegetables
- 5 medium potatoes (chopped into ½-inch cubes)
- 1-2 medium carrots (grated)
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- ½ lb mushrooms (about 7 mushrooms)
Canned Goods
- 1 can white beans
Seasonings and Oils
- 1 Tbsp Mrs Dash Seasoning (original or garlic flavored)
- 2 Tbsp dill
- 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (to saute mushrooms)
Meat and Eggs
- 1 lb ground turkey (can use up to 1 1/2 lbs)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Mrs. Dash
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ medium onion (finely diced)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, water, and barley. Bring to a boil.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté mushrooms, onions, and carrots until tender.
- Mix ground turkey, egg, Mrs Dash, salt, pepper, and diced onion. Form into small meatballs.
- Add meatballs to the boiling broth along with sautéed vegetables and white beans. Simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon before serving.