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Ginger Spiked Mini Turkey Meatball Soup

Ginger Spiked Mini Turkey Meatball Soup

Registered Dietitian Shannon Crocker
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6
Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients
  

Mini Turkey Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp fresh gingerroot grated
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper  
  • ½ tsp sriracha hot sauce
  • 1 clove garlic pressed
  • 1 green onion diced, white and green parts

Soup

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 cup green onions thickly sliced, white and green parts, about 1 bunch
  • 6 cups poultry broth reduced sodium
  • 3 cups mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh gingerroot grated
  • 1 tbsp sodium soy sauce reduced
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups baby bok choy thinly sliced, stalks and greens
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 150 g whole grain spaghetti broken in thirds, cooked according to package direction
  • 4 eggs soft cooked, halved - optional

Instructions
 

Mini Meatballs:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the turkey, breadcrumbs, canola oil, ginger, soy sauce, pepper, sriracha, garlic and green onion. Using a teaspoon measure, scoop heaping teaspoons of meatball mixture and gently shape into mini meatballs. Place meatballs on a foil lined baking tray. Broil on high for about 5 minutes, until an instant read thermometer registers 165°F. Put cooked meatballs into a medium bowl and cover to keep warm. Set aside.

Soup:

  • In a large pot, on medium-high heat, add oil and green onion. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes, until green onions are slightly browning.
  • Add broth, mushrooms, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce and garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high, add bok choy and cook uncovered for 2 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove pot from heat. Stir in lime juice.
  • With a slotted spoon, divide vegetables among 4 soup bowls. Add cooked noodles and pour broth into bowls. Top with turkey meatballs and soft cooked eggs (if using).
  • Drizzle with sesame oil and sriracha and sprinkle carrot and cilantro (if using). Serve with extra lime wedges.

Notes

Cook a double batch of mini meatballs and freeze them so you’ve got some ready for the next time you crave this soup. Trust me, you’ll want to make it again (and again!)

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSodium: 946mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Ground Turkey
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