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Acini di Pepe Soup

A comforting soup packed with tiny pasta, tender turkey meatballs, and vegetables simmered in a savory broth.

40 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup acini di pepe pasta
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 large beaten egg in a bowl and form tiny meatballs.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat, then saute 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced carrots, and 1 cup diced celery for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add the meatballs to the pot and simmer for 8 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

  5. 5

    Stir in 2/3 cup acini di pepe pasta and cook for 8 minutes until tender.

  6. 6

    Stir in 2 cups chopped baby spinach until wilted and serve warm.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Acini di Pepe Soup reach?

For Acini di Pepe Soup, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground beef or pork instead of ground turkey in Acini di Pepe Soup?

Yes, at the same weight. Beef and pork carry more fat, so skip any oil the recipe adds for browning and drain the pan if it pools. As written, the entry for Acini di Pepe Soup uses 1 lb ground turkey.

Can I make Acini di Pepe Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Acini di Pepe Soup is 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 2/3 cup acini di pepe pasta. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Acini di Pepe Soup contain eggs?

Yes: 1 large egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Acini di Pepe Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 26 g of protein in about 340 calories, alongside 30 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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