Italian Turkey Meatball Soup
Tender turkey meatballs, little gluten-free pasta and vegetables make a cosy Italian-style soup with oregano in every spoonful.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, GERD and 9 more diets
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Ingredients
- 250 g ground turkey
- ¼ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery, finely diced
- 4 cup gluten-free chicken stock
- 100 g gluten-free small pasta
- 2 cup kale, stems removed, finely chopped
Method
- Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, and oregano; shape into small meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a soup pot, turning until golden on all sides.
- Add carrot, celery, and stock; simmer until vegetables soften.10 min timer
- Add gluten-free pasta and simmer until tender and meatballs reach 165°F.10 min timer
- Stir in kale until wilted and the soup is steaming.2 min timerKids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Turkey Meatball Soup
On the plate: Small turkey meatballs, soft carrot and pasta in broth, with finely chopped kale stirred in.
Make it a game: Make a little pasta path between the meatballs and carrot pieces. Follow the path with your spoon at your own pace.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free breadcrumbs, pasta and chicken stock keep wheat, barley and rye out of the soup.
- Toddler (1–3): Small meatballs, tender vegetables and soft pasta are easy to spoon up.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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