Ingredients

  • Turkey Meatballs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup onion, grated
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • Soup
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 celery rib, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup vermicelli egg noodles (I used filini pasta)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

Method

  • To make the meatballs, combine the egg, onion, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Mix in the turkey.
  • Shape by 1 tablespoon into balls.
  • Bake on a greased baking sheet in a 400 degree F oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the broth and water to a boil.
  • Add the green onions, carrot, celery, black pepper and thyme.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the red pepper, egg noodles and meatballs.
  • Simmer, covered, until the pasta is al dente, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the peas and heat through.