Italian Wedding Soup with White Beans
Italian comfort food at its best, this easy soup recipe lends itself to countless variations. Our version includes white beans for extra fiber and protein.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see tip)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
- 1 cup chopped carrots (2 medium)
- 1 cup chopped celery (2 medium stalks)
- 4 cups chopped cabbage (about 1/2 small head)
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed
- 8 cups coarsely chopped escarole or thinly sliced kale leaves (about 1 bunch)
- ½ cup freshly grated romano cheese