SWISS CHARD AND PASTA SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS

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A wonderful way to use swiss chard and ground turkey. I love to serve with hot crusty French bread. This recipe was copied from Yankee Magazine, April 2007.

Provided by NewEnglandCook

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 31m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 1/4 cups plain dried breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finally chopped parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
2 quarts low sodium chicken broth
2 carrots, diced
1 cup penne pasta
5 cups swiss chard, washed and coarsley chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
finely grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg and water together until blended. Add turkey, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Using moist hands, shape turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
  • In a large soup pot, bring chicken stock to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add carrots and meatballs. Simmer uncovered 8 minutes.
  • Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in swiss chard and simmer until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes longer. Correct seasoning.
  • Divide mozzarella into six serving bowls and ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 985.3, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 33.7

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