Turkey Meatball Soup Recipe

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I made up this recipe myself to take advantage of the abundance of fresh vegetables available in our state. It’s an economical yet hearty main dish that my husband and three children love all year-round.

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Turkey Meatball Soup Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 pounds ground turkey
2-1/2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
2 small carrots, thinly sliced
2/3 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup cut fresh green beans or frozen cut green beans
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, milk, egg and salt. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches; drain if necessary.
In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Carefully add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Turkey Meatball Soup in Country December/January 2006, p51