Instant Pot Turkey Meatball and Ditalini Soup

Name: Instant Pot Turkey Meatball and Ditalini Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey; 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (Can substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs); 3 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 large egg (beaten); 1 clove crushed garlic; 1 tbsp fresh minced parsley; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; cooking spray; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 3 cloves minced garlic; 1 can diced San Marzano tomatoes (28 ounces, I used Tuttorosso); 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth; 4 basil leaves (plus optional more for garnish); 2 bay leaves; 5 ounces ditalini pasta (1 cup* (wheat or gluten-free)); 1 cup zucchini (diced small); Parmesan rind (optional); Grated parmesan cheese (optional for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:35min

Instant Pot Turkey Meatball Soup is loaded with mini turkey meatball, zucchini, vegetables, and ditalini pasta. Hearty and healthy, it makes a cozy weeknight dinner. Leftovers are great too!

Updated at: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:08:58 GMT