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Healthy Turkey Meatball Zucchini Noodle Soup Easy Homemade Recipe with Fresh Herbs

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A light yet comforting soup featuring tender turkey meatballs, fresh zucchini noodles, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a quick and nourishing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth, low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, Parmesan, parsley, thyme, finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, salt (about ½ tsp), and pepper (¼ tsp). Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs about 1 inch in diameter, wetting hands slightly to prevent sticking.
  3. Heat olive oil in a medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the remaining minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Carefully drop the meatballs into the simmering broth. Lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and firm.
  6. Use a slotted spoon to remove any foam that rises to the surface.
  7. Add spiralized zucchini noodles and torn basil leaves to the pot. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until noodles soften but still have a little bite.
  8. Taste the broth and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Stir in red pepper flakes if using.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Avoid overcooking zucchini noodles to prevent mushiness; add them last and simmer briefly. Form uniform meatballs for even cooking. Meatballs can be frozen on a baking sheet and added frozen to broth, cooking a few minutes longer. For dairy-free, omit Parmesan or substitute with nutritional yeast. Ground chicken can replace turkey. Use gluten-free broth and cheese for gluten-free version.

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Keywords: turkey meatball soup, zucchini noodles, healthy soup, low carb soup, gluten free soup, quick dinner, fresh herbs, easy weeknight meal

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