Peppy Meatball Soup

SERVES 8

INGREDIENTS:

MEATBALLS:

1 pound ground turkey

1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped, or ½ teaspoon dried

½ onion, grated

zest of one lemon

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

SOUP:

8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or bone broth (here)

2 cups finely chopped kale, thick stems removed (about 1 bunch)

4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, about 2 lemons

2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped, or ½ teaspoon dried

½ teaspoon salt

pepper, to taste

OPTIONAL INGREDIENT:

1 cup cooked brown rice

PREPARATION:

1. In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

2. Mix meatball ingredients together and form into small bite-sized meatballs.

3. Place the meatballs in the pot with broth and simmer until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes.

4. Add the kale, lemon juice, oregano, and rice if desired, and simmer until the kale is wilted, a couple of minutes.

5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. Ladle into soup tureens and serve hot.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: 108.0 calories, 12.9g protein, 5.0g carbohydrates, 1.1g fiber, 1.6g sugar, 4.7g fat, 2.1g saturated fat, 45.0mg cholesterol, 187.0mg sodium