Recipe: Turkey Italian Wedding Soup

TURKEY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

1/2 pound ground turkey breast
1/2 pound 93% lean ground sirloin
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided use
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp. Italian parsley, dried
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 cups low fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 lb. whole-wheat pasta (miniature shells work best)
2 cups fresh spinach
4 cups fresh escarole, chopped

Combine meat, egg, 1/2 cup of cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper in a bowl.

Mix the ingredients well with your hands. Do not over mix. Form small meatballs, no larger than 1 inch in diameter.

Bring broth to boil in a large pot then reduce to a simmer. Add the meatballs to the broth and cook until they are almost done, 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the meatballs. Test them by removing one from the pot and cutting it open. Use a large spoon to scoop off any foam.

Add the pasta to the pot. Cook until pasta is tender, about 6 minutes.

Add spinach and escarole and cover for about 2 to 3 minutes until greens are wilted.

Ladle into serving bowls and top each with a sprinkling of remaining cheese.

Makes 14 servings
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research