FLAVORFUL MEATBALL SOUP

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Rebecca Phipps shares a favorite entree soup from her kitchen in Rural Hall, North Carolina. "My husband and I are both diabetics and like to find tasty recipes like this one that are in line with our dietary requirements." TASTY TIP Rebecca Phipps likes to serve her Meatball Soup with baked wheat tortilla triangles, fresh fruit and a variety of cubed cheeses to round out this meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
2-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 celery ribs, chopped
15 fresh baby carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup chopped cabbage
3/4 cup cut fresh green beans
3 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, paprika, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Shape into 36 meatballs. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown meatballs in batches in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute the celery, carrots and onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the cannellini beans, tomatoes, broth, cabbage, green beans and remaining Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until green beans are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges