Shelly's Recipe

COUNTRY WEDDING SOUP

Category: Soups

6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup carrots, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup celery, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup onion, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup tomatoes, fresh, seeded and diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 cups red leaf lettuce, roughly chopped
1/2 cup smoked ham, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
11/2 cups white rice, cooked
Salt & pepper
16 turkey meatball (recipe below)

In a 4 quart soup pot, add chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, and garlic. Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes until vegetables are tender but not mushy. Add lettuce, ham, scallions, and rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add turkey meatballs. Serve immediate.

Turkey Meatballs:
1/2 lb turkey meat, ground
2 tbsp onion, finely diced
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup bread crumbs, unseasoned
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients in s small bowl and mix well. Form into 1/2 inch meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until firm and fully cooked. Remove from oven and add to soup.