Turkey Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1-2 T Olive Oil
• 500 grams of Lean Ground Turkey
• 1 large diced Onion
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 1/2 C Chopped Parsley (Italian, preferably)
• 3-4 Celery Stalks Chopped
• 3-4 Carrots Chopped
• 1l of Chicken Broth
• 1 28oz and 1.4 oz can of Diced Tomatoes
• 1 C chopped Zucchini
• 1 C chopped Brown Mushrooms
• 1 C Chopped Green Beans
• 1/2 teaspoon each of the following: Sage, Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Salt and Pepper.

Directions:

Start by making the meatballs; preheat oven to 350 F and combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.  By hand roll bite sized meatballs and line on cookie sheet.  Bake for 10 minutes.   Meanwhile,

Heat 1-2 T of olive oil on med-high heat.  Stir in garlic, then add onion, celery, carrots and parsley, cook for 8-10 minutes until softened.  Add in chicken broth, and tomatoes, and veggies and stir.  Stir in meatballs in small batches.  Add in spices and bring the soup almost to a boil, stir and turn down to simmer.  Let cook for at least 30 minutes.