Meatball Soup

So this is what we had for dinner last night. Majority liked it....so we'll have it again!

2 lbs ground turkey
5 t Italian seasoning, divided
1/2 t salt, divided
1/2 t paprika
1/2 t pepper, divided
8 t olive oil, divided
4 celery ribs, chopped
30 fresh baby carrots, chopped (I used 5 large carrots)
1 medium onion, chopped
30 oz white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed
29 oz Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
29 oz chicken broth
1 1/2 C chopped cabbage
1 1/2 C cut fresh green beans

In a large bowl combine turkey, 3 t Italian seasoning, paprika, 1/4 t salt and 1/4 t pepper. Shape into quarter size meatballs. In a large skillet, sprayed, brown meatballs in batches of 4 t oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.

In large saucepan, with rest of olive oil, saute celery, onions and carrots. Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth, cabbage, greenbeans and remaining Italian dressing, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil.. Reduce heat; stir in meatballs. Simmer,uncovered for 5-20 minutes or until green beans are tender. Yield: 16 servings.

148.9 Calories, 4.2 g fat, 13.8 g carbs, 4.3 g fiber, 1.9 g sugar, 15.2 g protein

Happy Eating!
TeAm Healthy