Dinner for 8

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatball Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Turkey Meatball Soup
Total time: 282 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/4 cup milk; 2 slices white sandwich bread; 1 lb 85% lean ground turkey; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 cup ground parmesan cheese (optional); 1 shallot; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp italian parsley; 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cans (15 oz) white northern beans or other small white beans; 2 carrots; 1/2 yellow onion; 4 cups chopped lacinato kale; 1 tsp dried thyme

$8.18for 4282 minServes 8

Turkey meatballs, beans, vegetables, and kale cook slowly in seasoned broth for a hearty soup.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Milk, 2.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.09Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.30Typical price
	Ground turkey, 1 lb$4.99/lb typical	1 lb	$4.99Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.54Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Broth, 66 oz$0.07/oz typical	66 oz	$4.65Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.34Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Kale, 1$2.49 each typical	1	$2.49Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.37

Swaps

Swap ground turkey for ground beefabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

282 minstart to table
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8servings as written
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Typical price

$2.05 per serving$8.18 for 4

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Ingredients

1/4 cup milk
2 slices white sandwich bread
1 lb 85% lean ground turkey
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup ground parmesan cheese (optional)
1 shallot
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp italian parsley
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cans (15 oz) white northern beans or other small white beans
2 carrots
1/2 yellow onion
4 cups chopped lacinato kale
1 tsp dried thyme

Steps

Soak the bread in the milk for 5 minutes, then tear it into small pieces.
Mix the bread, turkey, egg yolk, Parmesan, shallot, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs and place them in a slow cooker.
Add the broth, beans, carrots, onion, and thyme, then cover and cook on low for 4 hours and 20 minutes.
Stir in the kale, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, until the meatballs reach 165 F inside.

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