Soup Special of the Day! - Turkey Meatball and Chickpea Soup

This week's Soup Special of the Day is a Turkey Meatball and Chickpea Soup. It's from the Jennie - O website and uses JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast along with chickpeas and fresh broccoli rabe. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes on the Jennie - O website. Make the SWITCH!   https://www.jennieo.com/



 Turkey Meatball and Chickpea Soup

Ground turkey meatballs simmered in a savory broth with chickpeas and fresh broccoli rabe. What more do you need to know? How about the fact that this flavorful soup recipe is ready in under 30 minutes?

INGREDIENTS

1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups low-fat salt-free marinara sauce
1 (15-ounce) canned low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ pound broccoli rabe, cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
DIRECTIONS

1) Season turkey breast with red pepper flakes. Roll turkey into ½-inch meatballs. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook 9 to 12 minutes, covered, turning several times to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
2) Heat large pot over medium heat. Add chicken broth, marinara sauce, chickpeas, and red pepper flakes until mixture comes to a light simmer. Stir in broccoli. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes. Add meatballs. Cook additional 5 minutes or until hot.
3) Ladle into bowls and top with cheese.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories440
Protein41g
Carbohydrates67g
Fiber5g
Sugars13g
Fat5g
Cholesterol60mg
Sodium530mg
Saturated Fat1.5g
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