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

Easy Tortellini Soup

So this is what we had for dinner tonight....8 out of 8 LOVED it! YAY!! I doubled it for my family and next time I will triple it as a serving is only 1 cup.

1/2 lb groudn turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz ea) chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (or your choice of filling)
3 C chopped fresh spinach
shredded parmesan, cheese (opt)

In large sauce pot, saute onion, garlic and ground turkey. Add broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.
Add tortellini; cook 7-9 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach and heat until wilted. After placing in bowls, sprinkle with cheese. About 6 - 1 C servings.

w/o cheese: 208 calories, 6 g fat, 25.1 g carbs, 14.5 g protein
VERY YUMMY! I added a little cheese! Was even better!

Happy Eating!
TeAm Healthy

Veggie/Beef & Barley Soup

Here is dinner:

1 C barley (raw)
1 1/2 lbs lean stew meat
8 C carrots diced
9 stalks celery diced
1 onion, chopped
8 potatoes chopped
2 t thyme
4 bay leaves
Beef bouillon - to flavor

Put everything but barley in crock pot. Fill with water Put on LOW and cook all day. About 1 1/2 hours before eating put in barley and turn up to HIGH. I estimate about 20 C of soup, so 1 C of soup per serving:

241.45 Calories, 21.70 g protein, 22.7 g carbs, 7 g fat

YUM! I love my veggie beef & barley soup!

Happy Eating!
TeAm Healthy

Beef Burger Stew

1 1/2 lbs hamburger
1 onion, diced
5 potatoes, diced
1 C frozen peas
2 T minced parsley
1/2 t pepper
2 cans of tomato soup
2 cans water
1 T worcestershire sauce
4 carrots, diced
1 t salt
1 beef bouillon in 1 C water

Brown hamburger in onion. COmbine everything elase. Cook until veggies are done. 12 servings of 1 C each, I am guessing

274 calories, 8.7 g fat, 38.2 g carbs (7 g sugar), 11.1 g protein

Taco Soup

1 lb hamburger
1 chopped onion
1 can corn, undrained
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans pinto beans, undrained
2 cans black beans, drained & rinsed
envelope of taco seasoning
1 can tomato soup
1 C water

Brown hamburger and onion. Add rest of ingredients in pan and heat thru. Top with cheese and tortilla chips. I am guessing 12 servings of 1 C each.

w/o cheese and chips: 231.2 calories, 8.6 g fat, 25.3 g carbs, 13.6 g protein