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This kale meatball soup is an easy family meal that’s nutritious and delicious. Made with turkey meatballs accompanied by sweetpotatoes, butternut squash and some spices, every taste is a delightful burst of flavor!

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Soup is one of my favorite parts of my dinner repertoire as a parent and this turkey meatball soup with kale is no exception.

Not only is it a great way to use old or wilted produce (add those veggies in), it’s full of flavor, easy to personalize, and great to freeze for later.

So many reasons to love a good soup.

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My kids tend to enjoy meatballs (they can be fun and tasty), such as chicken meatballs for babies, bison meatballs and even quinoa pizza bites.

Adding them to a simple meatball soup is a great way to emphasize their flavors and use meatballs in a new way.

Why We Love this Kale Meatball Soup Recipe

• Warm and nourishing – There’s nothing better for a rainy day or cold winter day than a nourishing meatball kale soup, if you ask me.
• Family friendly – Soup is such a family favorite in our house. It’s warm, it’s tasty, it pairs well with crusty bread and chips. Do I need to say more? Even kids can serve themselves once it cools down. This kale and meatball soup is a winner on all accounts!
• Great way to serve veggies – I call this a hidden veggie recipe because you’d never know we snuck sweetpotatoes into the meatballs here. And the kale melts into the hot broth, so it’s not very noticeable. Such a great way to serve vegetables to toddlers, and even picky adults.
• Immunity-friendly – This turkey meatball kale soup has warm broth, electrolytes, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, protein, iron, zinc and more. A few of my favorite ingredients to support our immune system.
• Balanced meal – A nice one pot balanced meal for the win! Those are always my favorite quick dinners, or what I resort to for a no-think Thursday night dinner idea.
• Great for meal prep – To me, soups and chilis are some of the best recipes for meal prep. They maintain their flavor for days, and sometimes even take on more flavor as they sit, plus they are easy to freeze for later! Whether you’re doing meal prep for baby or postpartum freezer meals, a meatball and kale soup is a nourishing option to have on hand.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious turkey meatball kale soup recipe.

• meatballs – You can use frozen turkey meatballs, or make your own turkey meatballs. I prefer making mine with sweetpotatoes and ground turkey, like in my favorite baby turkey meatballs. It doesn’t matter what fat content the turkey has, however a lower fat will likely be less flavorful.
• onion – I used a yellow onion, but a white onion would also work.
• butternut squash – I like to buy the pre-cut option to save the dicing. You can also use frozen diced butternut squash too!
• chicken stock – If you want to reduce the sodium in this meatball kale soup, opt for a lower sodium option. Beef stock, vegetable stock, or bone broth are other options.
• can of diced tomatoes – Again, opt for low sodium to reduce the overall sodium in this recipe.
• bunch of kale leaves – You’ll just want to rinse them and remove them from the stalk.
• spices and seasoning – garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, italian seasoning, red pepper flakes
• parmesan cheese – I love sprinkling parmesan cheese atop my warm kale meatball soup!
• crusty bread – A good sourdough, french baguette, pita bread or naan bread all work well.

How to Make Turkey Meatball Soup with Kale

• You’ll want to begin by chopping your vegetables, such as onion and butternut squash (if not pre-chopped). Rinse your kale and remove it from the stalk. I use a salad spinner after rinsing to help remove excess moisture from the kale.
• Make your sweetpotato turkey meatballs. I usually have them pre-made and frozen, so I throw those in later. If you’re cooking them from raw, you’ll just add them earlier to allow more time to cook. Scroll down to the recipe to see all of the meatball modifications you can make.
• In a medium saucepan, add your olive oil and cook your onions and butternut squash over medium high heat.

Then, you’ll add your diced tomatoes and spices and bring to a boil. Add your meatballs and bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.

Lastly, you’ll add in your kale for the last few minutes to let it wilt. Let it cool slightly before serving with your favorite bread.

I love a crusty, rustic bread, a good sourdough, or even a soft naan bread.

FAQ

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Yield: 6 servings

Kale Meatball Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

This kale meatball soup is an easy family meal that's nutritious and delicious. Made with turkey meatballs accompanied by sweetpotatoes, butternut squash and some spices, every taste is a delightful burst of flavor!

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Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb butternut squash, diced
• 6 cups chicken stock or bone broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ¼ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 24 Sweetpotato Turkey Meatballs, cooked*
• 3 bunches of kale leaves
• Parmesan cheese, for serving
• crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

1. 1. In a medium pan, sautee onion in olive oil over medium high heat. Add butternut squash to pan and cook until softened (4-6 minutes).
2. Add in chicken stock, diced tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes.
3. Add in meatballs (If raw, allow to cook for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through). If pre-cooked, cook for 5-10 minutes to warm to soup temperature. Bring to a boil and then simmer.
4. After meatballs have cooked, add in bunches of kale and stir until they wilt down.
5. Top with parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread!
   
   

Notes

* You can also use frozen meatballs or make your own meatballs. To make sweetpotato turkey meatballs, mix 1 lb ground turkey, 2 eggs, ¾ cup choice of flour, 1 cup mashed sweetpotato, and spices of your choosing.

I prefer to buy pre-cut butternut squash in a large container. You can also use frozen butternut squash cubes, or chop your own.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 633Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 1018mgCarbohydrates: 123gFiber: 21gSugar: 38gProtein: 20g

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