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Turkey Zucchini Meatball Orzo Soup

Name: Turkey Zucchini Meatball Orzo Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 egg; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1 zucchini, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 6 cups chicken broth; 3/4 cup orzo; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Kosher salt; Black pepper

Tender turkey meatballs simmer with onion, carrot, zucchini, orzo, Parmesan, parsley, and lemon in a cozy broth.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey

1 egg

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 zucchini, diced

2 carrots, diced

1 yellow onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

6 cups chicken broth

3/4 cup orzo

2 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tbsp lemon juice

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Mix the turkey with the egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon parsley, salt, and pepper, then roll into small meatballs.

Step 2

Cook the onion, carrots, zucchini, garlic, and oregano in a soup pot with a splash of oil until lightly softened.

Step 3

Add the broth and bring it to a simmer. Drop in the meatballs and cook for 8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the orzo and cook until both the pasta and meatballs are tender.

Step 5

Finish with lemon juice, the remaining parsley, and extra black pepper.

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Servings

Timing

50 min

Meal type

Dinner

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Peanut-free