Lunch: Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs

Recipe by Judy Kim Swap out the canned stuff for this light soup, studded with tiny meatballs.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1/4 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2 tsp. fennel seeds
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, chopped
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
1 egg
1 lb. ground turkey
1 c. tubetti, or any small pasta shape
32 oz. low-sodium chicken stock
15 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 c. baby spinach, washed and dried

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine panko, fennel seeds, garlic, shallot, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add 1 teaspoon oil, egg, and turkey; mix by hand until just incorporated. Make mini meatballs about 1" or smaller and place on parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring medium pot of water to boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a large stock pot add chicken stock and beans. Bring to a boil and simmer on low. When meatballs are done baking, transfer to stock pot. Drain pasta and add to the soup. Just before serving, add spinach and stir until greens are wilted. Season with pepper and serve immediately.

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