Mama's turkey meatball soup. With vegetables.

Similar to Italian wedding soup, there are many variation on meatball soup with vegetables in many traditions.
My mom makes this incredible,  warming, soothing soup. I loved it as a child, I love it now.

Pot with turkey meatballs soup with potatoes and carrots

Different types of meat can be used for this soup. My mom uses turkey or chicken. Italian classic version is a mix of pork and beef.

My mom came and cooked. I asked her to add more carrots. Kids love soup with carrots. I am happy.

Turkey Meatballs Soup with potatoes and carrots
(суп с фрикадельками)

Ingredients for meatball soup, before mixing

Ingredients

For the meatballs
- ground turkey, dark meat, 1 pound
- onion, 1 medium chopped
- parsley, 2 tables spoons chopped
- egg, 1
- sea salt, 1/2 tablespoon or to taste
- black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
- turmeric, to taste 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
- paprika, to taste 1/2 teaspoon or to taste

For the rest of the soup
- carrots, 2 small, peeled
- parsnip, 1, peeled (optional)
 - potatoes, 5 medium, peeled and cut to bite size cubes
- sea salt, to taste
- bay leave, 1-2
- parsley strings (optional)
- oregano, dry, 1/2 teaspoon or to taste

Method

In a large pot, boil water. Put in carrots and parsnip. Place all the ingredients for the meatballs in large mixing bowl and mix well with your hands. Wet your hands and form small balls. As you form, gently drop each meatball into boiling water. Lower the heat to low. Add the spices - bay leaves, oregano and parsley strings and let the soup simmer to 15 minutes. Add potatoes and salt and cook till potatoes are soft. They can be easily pierced with fork. Turn the heat.

Use thermos to send to school for lunch. The soup can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

When I reheat meatball soup for lunch for myself, I like adding leafy greens. Kale or collard greens compliment this soup really well. Try it!

Turkey meatball soup with potatoes and carrots. With green kale.