Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs [G.F.]

Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs [G.F.]

Escarole, ground turkey meatballs, and rice in a chicken broth [Gluten-free version].

It's a filling soup, but not overwhelming, typical of Southern Italian cooking. It is particularly good when prepared with a homemade chicken broth.

4 servings
Preparation 15 min / Cooking 20 min
290 calories per serving 
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Ingredients

1 onions, finely chopped   200 g
1 sprig rosemary, fresh, finely chopped   5 g
1/4 cup olive oil   65 mL
1 escarole   400 g
5 cups chicken broth   1.25 L
1/2 cup rice, long grain   90 g
2 green onions/scallions, finely chopped   30 g
1 eggs size large  
220 g ground turkey, or ground chicken  
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated   30 g
  salt to taste    
  ground pepper to taste    
2 cloves garlic, minced then mashed  
1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed   1/2 lemon

Method

Make the soup

Finely chop the onion and the fresh rosemary leaves (removed from the stem). Wash the escarole, spin-dry, then cut it crosswise into 1 cm strips. Set aside.

Heat half of the oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the onion and rosemary, then cook, with stirring, until the onion is softened, about 5 min. Add the escarole, stir to coat it with oil, then cover and cook 2 min. Pour in the broth, then bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until al dente, about 15 min.

Make the meatballs

While the soup simmers, mince the scallions, then put them in a bowl. Add the egg, ground meat, and freshly grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, then combine well. Form the mixture into meatballs about 2 cm in diameter (about 4 meatballs per serving).

Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the meatballs, then sauté until they are golden-brown on all sides, about 5-6 min.

Finish the soup

Transfer the meatballs to the soup, cover, then simmer 5 min.

Mince, then mash the garlic, stir it into the soup, then pour in the lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning, then serve the soup into pasta bowls.

Remarks

The components (broth and browned meatballs) may be prepared in advance. However, it's best to do the final combination at the last minute: the soup will loose its light texture if allowed to sit with the rice and meatballs for too long.

Servings of Canada's Food Guide

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to:

Vegetables and Fruit: servings
Grain Products: ¼ serving
Milk and Alternatives: ¼ serving
Meat and Alternatives: ¾ serving

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Claims

Free :
Added Sugar
Source of :
Copper, Fibre, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin D
Good source of :
Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E
Excellent source of :
Folacin, Manganese, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Selenium, Vitamin K, Zinc

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Nutrition Facts Table

Nutrition Facts

per 1 serving (490g)

Amount

% DV*

* DV = Daily Value

Calories

290

Fat

17 g

26 %

Saturated 4 g
+ Trans 0 g

21 %

Cholesterol

85 mg

Sodium

1010 mg

42 %

Carbohydrate

17 g

6 %

Fibre

4 g

15 %

Sugars

3 g

Protein

19 g

Vitamin A

25 %

Vitamin C

20 %

Calcium

20 %

Iron

15 %

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This recipe is in the following categories: Poultry | Vegetables | Main courses/Entrées | Soups | Halal | High Calcium | High Iron | Italian

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