Warm up with a bowl of turkey meatball soup with zucchini noodles, a light and nourishing dish that’s packed with nutrients. Tender turkey meatballs simmer in a savory broth with spiralized zoodles, diced tomatoes and plenty of fresh herbs and spinach. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner – and brilliant for meal prep – this low-carb soup delivers comfort without heaviness. Quick to make, it’s a wholesome way to enjoy classic Italian-inspired flavors in a lighter, healthier form.
Turkey Meatball Zoodle Soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 224 kcal
Ingredients
Turkey meatballs
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
Soup
- 4 medium zucchini spiralized
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. sage chopped
- 1-1/2 tsp rosemary chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes drained
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
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In large bowl combine ground turkey, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, panko and egg. Mix until thoroughly combined.
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Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
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In large pot over medium heat, heat avocado oil. Add meatballs and brown on all sides, in batches, if needed, and remove from pot.
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Reduce heat under pot to medium, add onion and sauté until just softened. Add garlic, sage and rosemary and sauté 1 minute longer.
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Add chicken broth to pot along with diced tomatoes. Return meatballs to pot. Heat to boil and lower heat to simmer about 6 minutes.
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Add zucchini noodles and simmer 4 minutes more. Add spinach to pot and stir until just wilted.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, garnish with fresh parsley.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Turkey Meatball Zoodle Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 1144mg48%
Potassium 868mg25%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 1360IU27%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 104mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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