Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground turkey, lean

• Produce

  • 2 Carrots
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Italian parsley
  • 4 cups Kale
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 Shallot, medium
  • 1/2 Yellow onion

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Canned Goods

  • 8 cups Chicken or vegetable broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 2 slices Bread

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano reggiano

• Other

  • 1 15-ounce can White northern beans or other small white bean, drained and rinsed

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup milk
• 2 slices bread
• 1 pound lean ground turkey (85% lean)
• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated, plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth (64 ounces)
• 1 15-ounce can white Northern beans or other small white bean, drained and rinsed
• 2 carrots, sliced
• ½ yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cups kale (about 1 pound)

Directions

• Add milk to a large mixing bowl then tear the bread into chunks and add to the milk to soak. Add the turkey, shallot, garlic, nutmeg, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, cheese, parsley and egg and gently mix with your fingers until the mixture is combined. Use a small scoop or melon baller to form ½ inch balls.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and lightly sear the meatballs for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the broth, beans, carrots, onion and kale to the insert of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
• Drop the meatballs onto the kale, cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the meatballs float to the surface.
• Serve the soup garnished with grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes and fresh parsley leaves.