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ground turkey meatball soup with vermicelli noodles.

Turkey Meatball Soup

Julia
Cozy up with a bowl of Turkey Meatball Soup with Vermicelli! Made with tender, juicy turkey meatballs, hearty veggies, and delicate vermicelli noodles in a flavorful broth, this family recipe is comforting, easy, and perfect for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Servings 8 servings
Calories 343 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For Turkey Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ¾ cup brown onion, diced
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Soup

  • 2 cups carrots, diced
  • ½ cup brown onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 2 cups golden potatoes, not Russet!
  • 8 cups water or chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cup vermicelli, short golden spaghetti style noodles, not rice noodles
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • black pepper , to taste
  • cup fresh dill, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Prepare the meatballs: Finely chop the onions and mix them with the egg, salt, pepper, and ground turkey until well combined. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each.
    1 pound ground turkey, 1 large egg, salt and black pepper, black pepper, ¾ cup brown onion
  • Brown the meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs for about 1 minute per side until golden brown. Don’t worry about cooking them through—they’ll finish cooking in the soup.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Make the soup base: In a large Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion and celery, sautéing for about 3 minutes until softened.
    2 cups carrots, 1 cup celery, 2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ cup brown onion
  • Simmer the sou: Pour in water or broth, potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Toss in the bay leaves and add the seared meatballs. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 12 minutes.
    2 cups golden potatoes, 3 bay leaves, ¾ teaspoon salt, 8 cups water or chicken broth
  • Add the pasta: Stir in the vermicelli and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
    1 ½ cup vermicelli
  • Finish with dill: Stir in freshly chopped dill, taste for seasoning, and serve your soup warm!
    ⅓ cup fresh dill

NOTES

  • To Store. Keep the soup in an airtight container without the noodles for the best results. When ready to enjoy the next day, bring it to a boil, toss in fresh pasta, and simmer until the noodles are perfectly cooked.
  • To Reheat. Simmer the soup in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through. I’ve even reheated frozen portions this way—it’s so convenient!
  • To Freeze. If you’re planning to freeze, leave out the cooked pasta and add it later. My mom used to cook rice or pasta separately and added it to the reheated soup later, keeping the texture just right.

NUTRITION

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 18gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5602IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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