Italian Meatball Soup

Italian Meatball Soup

Yield: 8 Servings (about 2 Cups Each)

Ingredients

A.. 1-1/2 Pounds Ground Turkey

B.. 2 egg Whites

C.. 1/4 Cup Seasoned Dry bread Crumbs

D.. 4 cloves garlic, Minced, Divided

E.. 3 Tablespoons Italian seasoning, Divided

F.. olive oil cooking spray

G.. 4 Cans (15 Ounces Each) Reduced-Sodium Chicken BrothH.. 3 Cups water

I.. 2 Cups green beans, Diagonally Cut Into 1/2-Inch PiecesJ.. 4 Medium carrots, Sliced

K.. 2 Medium onions, Coarsely Chopped

L.. 8 Ounces Thin spaghetti, Uncooked, Broken Into 2-To 3-Inch PiecesM.. 2 Medium plum tomatoes, Coarsely Chopped

N.. salt And pepper, to Taste

Directions


 * 1.. Mix Ground Turkey, egg Whites, bread Crumbs, 2 cloves of garlic, And 2 Tablespoons of Italian seasoning Until Well Blended; Shape Mixture Into 32 Meatballs. Spray Large Saucepan With cooking spray; Heat Over Medium Heat Until Hot. Cook Meatballs Until Browned on All Sides, 5 to 7 Minutes.
 * 2.. Add chicken broth, water, green beans, carrots, onions, Remaining 2 cloves garlic, And Remaining 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning to Saucepan; Heat to Boiling. Reduce Heat And Simmer, Covered Until Vegetables Are Almost Tender, About 8 Minutes.
 * 3.. Heat Soup to Boiling; Add Pasta And tomatoes. Reduce Heat And Simmer, Uncovered, Until Pasta is al Dente, About 10 Minutes. Season to Taste With salt And pepper.

Calories: 270

Protein: 19 g

Sodium: 174 Mg

Cholesterol: 31.7 Mg

Fat: 8.7 g

Carbohydrates: 30.2 g

Exchanges: 1-1/2 bread, 2 Meat, 1/2 Fat

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