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What’s the best way to warm up on a cold winter day? Soup, of course! If you haven’t had your fill of turkey just yet, this Turkey Meatball Spinach Tortellini Soup is a hearty, and healthy, option to get you through those cold January nights. Check out the recipe below.

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Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:                                                         

• 10 oz 93% ground turkey
• 2 tbsp seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano)
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 tsp kosher salt

For the Soup:

• 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled & chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 (14.5 oz) cans reduced sodium chicken broth (I used Swansons)
• 1 small Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (optional)
• 9 oz refrigerated spinach cheese tortellini (Buitoni)fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 cups loosely packed baby spinach
• fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for topping

Directions:

1. Combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and parmesan cheese. Using your (clean) hands, gently mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined. Form small meatballs, about 1 tbsp each, you'll get about 20 to 22.
2. In a large nonstick pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-low heat. When melted, add the celery, onion, carrot & garlic. Cover and reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
   Add the chicken broth and parmesan rind and increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. When broth boils, season with black pepper to taste.
3. Reduce heat to medium and gently drop in the meatballs. Cook about 4 minutes.
4. Add the tortellini and simmer until cooked according to package directions, about 7 minutes.
5. Once cooked, remove the rind, and add the baby spinach. Stir to combine and serve topped with fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 6 servings, Serving Size: 1 ½ cup, Calories: 271, Fat: 9 g, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 20 g, Sugar: 3 g, Sodium: 1064 mg, Cholesterol: 89 mg, Exchanges: 1 ½ starch, 2 meats, 1 fat, Source: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/02/turkey-meatball-spinach-tortellini-soup.html