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Lightened Up Italian Wedding Soup with Quinoa

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 283kcal
Author Brenda Bennett

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ cup grated onion
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • ¼ cup gluten free bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • 8 ounces ground turkey
  • 16 ounces Italian Turkey Sausage casings removed

Soup

  • 10 cups low sodium broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 8 cups chopped kale stems removed
  • 1 cup dry uncooked quinoa
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix all the ingredients together for the meatballs except the meat, until nicely combined.
  • Add in the meat and work into the mixture until just combined.
  • Make about 40, 1 inch meatballs and set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven, pour the chicken broth, water, kale and quinoa.
  • Bring to a boil and add the meatballs.
  • Cover and reduce to a low simmer for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl whisk the eggs and grated parmesan then slowly whisk it into the soup as you pour it in.

Notes

Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 7*

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.7g | Protein: 22.8g | Fat: 12.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 968mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 0.5g