Zucchini-noodle soup with turkey meatballs

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsFreshly ground raw turkey
½cupSoft breadcrumbs
¼cupMinced fresh parsley
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPoultry seasoning
teaspoonCoarsely ground pepper
1tablespoonVegetable oil
cupCoarsely chopped carrot
4cupsDiced zucchini
cupNo-salt-added chicken broth
1tablespoonChopped fresh oregano
¼teaspoonSalt
teaspoonCoarsely ground pepper
2cupsMedium egg noodles, uncooked
Chopped fresh parsley, (optional)

Directions

Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl, and stir well. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs; set aside.

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrot; stir well.

Cover, reduce heat, and cook 10 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add noodles; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add meatballs; cover and simmer 7 minutes. Yield: 10-½ cups (serving size: 1-½ cups).

Per serving: 165 Calories; 5g Fat (26% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 34mg Cholesterol; 563mg Sodium Serving Ideas : Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Recipe by: Cooking Light, July/Aug 1993, page 126 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #393 by igor@... on Jan 28, 1997.