Swiss Chard And Pasta Soup With Turkey Meatballs Recipes

PASTA AND SWISS CHARD IN BROTH WITH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place the bread in a shallow bowl and pour the water over the bread. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Remove the bread from the bowl, squeezing out the excess liquid. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread, meats, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and green onions. Mix well.
• Form the meat mixture into small balls, about the size of a quarter. Bring the beef stock to a simmer, add the meatballs and cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Add the pasta and Swiss chard, and continue to cook until the pasta is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. To serve, ladle the soup into individual bowls. Garnish with the cheese.

SWISS CHARD AND PASTA SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS

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.

ESCAROLE AND ORZO SOUP WITH TURKEY PARMESAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl to blend. Mix in breadcrumbs; let stand 5 minutes. Add turkey, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; gently stir to blend. Using wet hands, shape turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on baking sheet; cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Bring 8 cups chicken broth to boil in large pot. Add carrots and orzo; reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered 8 minutes. Add turkey meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in chopped escarole and simmer until turkey meatballs, orzo, and escarole are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more broth if desired.)
• Ladle soup into bowls and serve.