Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds ground turkey sausage, (or chicken sausage)
  • 1 cup gluten free bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, (peeled and chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 12 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups gluten free pasta ((use any small shape))
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach, (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • For the meatballs: In a large bowl mix the ground turkey sausage, gluten free bread crumbs, egg, and milk. Mix by hand until the mixture is very smooth.
  • Place a large 6-8 quart soup pot over medium heat. Add the oil, chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, to soften the vegetables.
  • Add the dill, parsley, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  • While the soup is heating, roll the meat into small tight 1 inch balls. Once the soup starts to simmer, add in the meatballs, 3-5 at a time, stirring so they don’t stick to the bottom.
  • After all the meatballs are in the soup, simmer an additional 5 minutes. Then stir in the gluten free pasta, spinach, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper. Simmer the pasta 6-8 minutes, or according to the package instructions.
  • Taste, salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.