Minestrone Soup With Turkey Meatballs

Name: Minestrone Soup With Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 2 cups white onions, chopped & divided; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced divided; 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 cup celery, chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, undrained; 1 cup green beans, thawed if frozen; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup rotini pasta, uncooked

Submitted by Chef Shantal

"Yum! This soup is very flavorful and healthy. I found it in a magazine, it's a real keeper, I make it all the time. It's best served with crusty bread."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
2 cups white onions, chopped & divided
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons garlic, minced divided
¹⁄₂ teaspoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup celery, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, undrained
1 cup green beans, thawed if frozen
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¹⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup rotini pasta, uncooked

directions

In medium bowl combine turkey, 1 cup onion, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Shape mixture into 36 meatballs.
Place meatballs on baking pan (10 x 15 x 1 inch) sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees (Fahrenheit) for 20 to 25 minutes or until meatballs are brown on outside and no longer pink in center.
In 5-quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, saute remaining onion and garlic with celery in olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.
Add chicken broth, tomatoes, green beans, sage, oregano, basil, and parsley. Increase heat and bring mixture to boil; add rotini. Reduce heat,cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
Add meatballs and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is heated throughout.
Top bowls with parmsean cheese.