Easy Meatball and Couscous Soup

5 from 2 votes

This easy Meatball and Couscous Soup recipe combines turkey meatballs, couscous and veggies in a delicious tomato broth. It's flavorful, hearty and ready in just 40 minutes, great for a busy night and easy lunches.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 152.71kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 pound ground turkey
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Soup

1 yellow onion diced
2 large carrots peeled and diced
2 celery stalks diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 cups chicken broth
¾ cup pearled couscous
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) bag of spinach

Instructions

Meatballs

Add all of the meatball ingredients, aside from the oil, to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix everything together. Form the meatballs and then roll them in between the palm of your hands. Each meatball should be about 1 ½ tablespoons and you want between 20-24 meatballs.
1 pound ground turkey, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon oregano, ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 8 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside for later.
1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Soup

Add the onions, carrots and celery to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 yellow onion, 2 large carrots, 2 celery stalks
To the pot, add the minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning and chicken broth.
2 garlic cloves, 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 6 cups chicken broth
Add the meatballs back in along with the couscous. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir, cover, bring it to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
¾ cup pearled couscous, salt and black pepper to taste
Turn off the heat, stir in the spinach, cover and let the soup sit for about 5 minutes.
1 (10 ounce) bag of spinach
Serve with crusty bread, if desired and enjoy!

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Notes

Use pearl couscous (Israeli couscous) for a heartier texture.
Couscous continues to absorb liquid as it sits. Loosen with a splash of broth when reheating.
You can use frozen or pre-cooked meatballs: skip browning and simmer 15–20 minutes in the soup, until heated through.

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