Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs

Makes 4 servings

Ashley Purser

ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
2 eggs, beaten to mix
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 head escarole (about 1/2 pound), leaves washed well and chopped (about 1 quart)
1 1/2 quarts canned low-sodium chicken stock
2 cups water
2 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

1
In a medium bowl, mix together the turkey, eggs, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the black pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture into twenty meatballs.
2
In a large frying pan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat. Add half the meatballs to the pan and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the pan and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and the rest of the meatballs.
3
Put all of the meatballs, the escarole, broth, water, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt in a large pot. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. The meatballs should be cooked through by the time the broth comes to a simmer.

Source: Ashley Purser