Turkey Meatball Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 3 1/2 cups cannellini beans
• 20 oz 99% fat free ground turkey breast
• 4 cups whole wheat rotini
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsps grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsps onion powder
• 4 tsps leaves oregano, minced
• 6 tsps thyme, minced
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1 small carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk medium celery, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 package frozen spinach

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix chicken, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, onion powder, 2 teaspoons oregano, and 3 teaspoons thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Form into small meatballs.
3. Sauté in vegetable oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Transfer to a plate.
4. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, oregano, and thyme over medium heat, about 3 minutes.
5. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add chicken stock and meatballs. Bring to a simmer.
7. Add cannellini beans, spinach, and pasta.
8. Cook pasta until al dente. Season with salt and pepper to taste.