09/12/2026
Day 11 of the "BER" month recipes:
This Slow Cooker Turkey Meatball Soup is a hearty, wholesome meal filled with tender homemade turkey meatballs, colorful vegetables, and a rich, savory broth.
Everything slowly simmers together, allowing the meatballs to stay juicy while the vegetables become perfectly tender, creating a comforting soup that’s ideal for busy weeknights or chilly days.
Slow Cooker Autumn Meatball Soup
Ingredients
• 1.5 lbs ground turkey
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (optional for added flavor)
• 1cupcarrotsdiced
• 1 cup celery diced
• 1 cup spinach or kale chopped (optional greens)
• fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
• In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well incorporated, then roll into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
• Place the meatballs on a plate or baking sheet and set aside while preparing the broth and vegetables.
• Pour the broth into the slow cooker and add diced tomatoes, carrots, and celery. Stir briefly to combine
• Gently drop the meatballs into the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
• About halfway through cooking, check the broth level and stir gently to prevent sticking. This helps the flavors develop evenly.
• In the last 30 minutes, stir in greens like spinach or kale if desired, allowing them to wilt into the soup and add vibrant color and nutrients
• Once cooking is complete, taste the broth and adjust seasonings with more salt or herbs if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.