Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Nutrition per recipe
Calories1277.2 kcal (64%)
Total Fat65.5 g (94%)
Carbs94.7 g (36%)
Sugars18 g (20%)
Protein93.1 g (186%)
Sodium2178.4 mg (109%)
Fiber17.1 g (61%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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0.5 lblean ground turkey
or chicken
¼ cupalmond flour
or whole wheat breadcrumbs
1egg
1clove garlic
minced
1 Tbspparmesan grated
¼ tspsalt
⅛ tspblack pepper
1 tspitalian herbs
6 cupslow sodium chicken broth
or vegetable
1carrot
medium, diced small
1zucchini
small, diced small
1 cupbutternut squash
small diced, 1/2 inch
½ cuppasta
small, orzo, acini di pepe, or small shells
1 tspolive oil
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
¼ cupbutternut squash
or potato puree for creaminess
fresh parsley
for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine meat, almond flour, egg, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Step 2
Form into very small meatballs (~3/4 inch) so they cook quickly.
Step 3
Start the soup in one pot:
Step 4
In a large pot, heat broth over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Add carrot, zucchini, and diced butternut squash.
Step 6
Cook meatballs directly in soup:
Step 7
Gently drop meatballs into simmering broth.
Step 8
Simmer 8–10 minutes until meatballs are cooked and vegetables start to soften.
Step 9
Add pasta:
Step 10
Stir in pasta and cook another 6–8 minutes until tender.
Step 11
Optional creamy finish:
Step 12
Stir in puree for a smooth, creamy texture. Heat gently.
Step 13
Season & serve:
Step 14
Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
Step 15
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Step 16
✅ Tips for Quick Cooking:
Step 17
Use very small meatballs and dice vegetables finely to cut cooking time.
Step 18
No pre-browning needed—saves time and keeps it one-pot.
Step 19
The butternut squash softens enough in 10–12 minutes, giving a creamy texture naturally.
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