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Quick healthy lunch recipes — comforting mini turkey meatball soup with star-shaped pasta, carrots, and parsley, steaming in a white bowl on a wooden table under soft daylight.

Turkey Mini Meatball and Stars Soup

This one-pot turkey mini meatball soup is my secret for cooler NYC days comforting, quick, and brain-boosting with veggies for focus. Mini meatballs cook fast due to size, ensuring juicy results with efficient heat transfer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed veggies (carrots, onions, celery)
  • 1 cup stelline pasta (star-shaped)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup diced veggies (carrots, celery, spinach)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine turkey, chopped veggies, seasoning, salt, and pepper; roll into 1/2-inch meatballs small size speeds cooking.
  • Simmer broth in a pot over medium heat.
  • Add meatballs; cook 8-10 minutes until they float, indicating doneness.
  • Stir in diced veggies and pasta; simmer 3-5 minutes until tender.
  • Garnish and serve hot straight from the pot for minimal dishes.