Acini di Pepe Soup

Name: Acini di Pepe Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
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

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

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

Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
4

Add the meatballs to the pot and simmer for 8 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
5

Stir in 2/3 cup acini di pepe pasta and cook for 8 minutes until tender.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Acini di Pepe Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Acini di Pepe Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Acini di Pepe Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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