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Turkey Meatball Minestrone

Name: Turkey Meatball Minestrone
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 14.5-oz can canned diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup small pasta such as ditalini; 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, drained; 3 cups baby spinach; 1 tsp Italian seasoning

A hearty vegetable soup with turkey meatballs, beans, pasta, and tomatoes.

ItalianDinner45 min6 servings410 cal/serving

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Turkey Meatball Minestrone is an Italian dinner recipe that takes about 45 min, makes 6 servings, has about 410 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.

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Turkey Meatball Minestrone ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 14.5-oz can canned diced tomatoes
3/4 cup small pasta such as ditalini
1 15-oz can cannellini beans, drained
3 cups baby spinach
1 tsp Italian seasoning

How to make Turkey Meatball Minestrone

Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a bowl just until combined. Roll into small 1-inch meatballs; overmixing makes them tough.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for 2–3 minutes per side; they do not need to be fully cooked yet. Transfer to a plate.
Add onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot and cook 5 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning for 1 minute.
Add broth, diced tomatoes, beans, and the browned meatballs. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes to finish the meatballs and build flavor.
Stir in pasta and simmer until tender, usually 8–10 minutes. Add spinach during the last minute so it wilts but stays green.
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

Turkey Meatball Minestrone FAQ

How do I make Turkey Meatball Minestrone?

Make Turkey Meatball Minestrone by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.

What ingredients are in Turkey Meatball Minestrone?

The main ingredients include ground turkey, Italian breadcrumbs, large egg, grated Parmesan, olive oil. The full ingredient list is included on this page.

How long does Turkey Meatball Minestrone take?

This recipe takes about 45 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.

How many calories are in Turkey Meatball Minestrone?

Recipe Genius estimates about 410 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.

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