Italian Turkey Meatball, Rice and Kale Soup
Rosemary and sweet roasted garlic give this hearty Italian soup its deep, cozy flavor, with tender rice and little browned turkey meatballs in every bowl.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Pregnancy and 8 more diets
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Ingredients
- 500 g ground turkey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 2 carrot, finely diced
- 2 celery, finely diced
- 5 clove garlic, 1 clove finely grated, 4 cloves roasted and mashed
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1.5 L water
- 150 g white rice, rinsed
- 100 g kale, stems removed, leaves finely sliced
Method
- Season turkey with salt, grated garlic, and rosemary; shape small meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in hot olive oil until deeply golden; transfer out.
- Soften carrot and celery in the browned oil until tender; stir in roasted garlic.
- Add water and rice; simmer until rice is tender.15 min timerKids’ plate comes out here
- Return meatballs and stir in kale; simmer until meatballs reach 165°F.10 min timer
Kids’ plate: Turkey Meatball and Rice Soup
On the plate: Small turkey meatballs, tender rice, carrot and celery in a little broth, with finely sliced kale.
Make it a game: Make a tiny soup garden: the carrot and celery are paths, and the rice is the stepping-stone trail. Find a meatball whenever you feel like it.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Turkey, rice and vegetables make a filling soup without soy, legumes or dairy.
- Gluten-free: Rice and fresh ingredients keep gluten-containing grains and sauces out.
- Kid (4–12): Small turkey meatballs, tender rice and mild vegetables make an easy soup to scoop.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft rice and finely chopped vegetables accompany small meatball pieces for easy scooping.
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