Clean Italian Wedding Soup

<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Josefin Slab'; font-size: 30px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative;"><a href="http://melaniemitro.blogspot.com/2011/11/italian-wedding-soup.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Italian Wedding Soup</a></h3><div class="post-header" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-5331406234965650917" itemprop="description articleBody" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 708px;">So I made this recipe for the first time yesterday and  made it in the crock pot.  I will give you the recipe as is but then I'll give you my tweeks!  I think it has great potential but I would do some things differently.  If you make this recipe please comment on what you did differently so we can update the recipe and make it even yummier!  Who doesn't love wedding soup on a cold winter day!<br /> <br /> <strong>Ingredients:</strong><br /> <ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 lb extra-lean ground turkey breast</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 eggs beaten</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3/4 cup oat bran</li> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXDB7BbAC6XG8sBbNwru0R2NX2RFPvF_ZRPwnQXolII13XVN32YoLO5SeY4pX9XFYynqif0Wg2vTY1ZsdrxM87K7XQpkEgFryEfVvmYAS8y-CUmkH95EGh3mcLmp7q4uC3QYJLMVoDtY/s1600/wedding+soup.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #888888; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXDB7BbAC6XG8sBbNwru0R2NX2RFPvF_ZRPwnQXolII13XVN32YoLO5SeY4pX9XFYynqif0Wg2vTY1ZsdrxM87K7XQpkEgFryEfVvmYAS8y-CUmkH95EGh3mcLmp7q4uC3QYJLMVoDtY/s1600/wedding+soup.bmp" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="pinit-wrapper" style="cursor: pointer; left: 529px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 311.96875px; visibility: visible; z-index: 9999;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://melaniemitro.blogspot.com/2011/11/italian-wedding-soup.html&media=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXDB7BbAC6XG8sBbNwru0R2NX2RFPvF_ZRPwnQXolII13XVN32YoLO5SeY4pX9XFYynqif0Wg2vTY1ZsdrxM87K7XQpkEgFryEfVvmYAS8y-CUmkH95EGh3mcLmp7q4uC3QYJLMVoDtY/s1600/wedding+soup.bmp&description=Italian%20Wedding%20Soup" style="color: #888888; display: block; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img class="pinimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXXyo7bKndheoAlxIdk154ze6nfus2h9Vp4aED76mrKmRUR0j5GX7xkVzg6eUtmW9bwK5rOQhPgxHiWj2QpgxHi0we4BsS-84QF9-3L5Z-2Fp3-KD95OO7gLzS-gJ6AJs3r6kuickRvm-/s1600/pinterestx1_72.png" style="-webkit-box-shadow: none; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" title="Pin on Pinterest" /></a></div><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 tbsp minced fresh basil</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3 tbsp minced onion</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">8 cups low-sodium chicken stock</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 cups spinach, rinsed, packed and thinly chopped</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3/4 cup diced carrots</li> </ul><strong>Method</strong><br /> <ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, eggs, oat bran, 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, basil and onion.  Shape mixture into 3/4 inch balls and set aside.</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">In a large stockpot, heat chicken broth to boiling.  Stir in spinach, carrots and meatballs.  Return to boil; reduce heat to medium.  cook, stirring frequently, at a slow boil for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are no longer pink.</li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Serve hot with the rest of the Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.</li> </ul><em>So, I thought that the meatballs were to mushy so I would suggest baking the meatballs in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.  Then, add them to the soup and cook the rest of the way.  I would also add additional carrots into the soup!  The soup had great flavor and I absolutely loved it!</em><br /> <br /> <strong>Nutritional Info:  (serving is 1 cup)</strong><br /> Calories:  153<br /> Calories from fat:  6<br /> Protein:  17 g<br /> Total Carbs:  9 g<br /> Total Fat:  7g<br /> Fiber: 2g<br /> Sodium:  609 mg<br /> <br /> <em>This recipe was found in the Eat-Clean Diet Favorites Magazine by Tosca Reno!</em><br /> <div style="clear: both;"></div></div><div><em><br /> </em></div><div style="float: right; 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Clean Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup So I made this recipe for the first time yesterday and  made it in the crock pot.  I will give you the recipe as is but...

Clean eating White Chicken Chili

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Clean eating White Chicken Chili

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Jamie Eason's Monster Meatloaf

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2aeYpPKIpuB8w6FUwA6augG15qJfSptLwAbVKrAC5Mhj9GKCNERuTgcmh0-3vMjhsQ3BUUVKBIajAcxRyBi3SJeJk3qHvGsnARpWEIIED0ogiEooLk9OcGhPJufZgQbgP7qM0SAp4ZxV/s1600/turkeymeatloaf1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div>Jamie Eason... What more can I say? Besides that she is REAL and so relatable...She is a genius and this recipe has become a family favorite! My husband and children gobble this down everytime that I make it. A great way to make a clean meal the entire family APPROVES of!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzj9BBCvTvWm3fx2hyphenhyphenbdAlVrC-0hKxTDktEIZTOVEYMjLKuRqJzEnAO-Ar7FSpERJQyGd9PfSpDu6o0SMxTPNdMDhu7WSYCXTk1L_wjdNgb21qs4js5tGIFvawPaI3uovMHHfc4wTzQmwT/s1600/turkey_meatloaf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQCRLGj3kVLLppppwssWaClJrpPtIkqF1QnFy1MxR9ZzbsOCYfM51JCWLX_jtYPZz4MJgp3h7V3emJEHo5mTVvUSMJvYPPAzKUu5CG3nRbWg_NCI5EuAWhzkJvCEcAavIpyAZiKYHNjuN/s1600/turkey_meatloaf1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQCRLGj3kVLLppppwssWaClJrpPtIkqF1QnFy1MxR9ZzbsOCYfM51JCWLX_jtYPZz4MJgp3h7V3emJEHo5mTVvUSMJvYPPAzKUu5CG3nRbWg_NCI5EuAWhzkJvCEcAavIpyAZiKYHNjuN/s400/turkey_meatloaf1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /> <span style="color: #222222;"><strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong>1 1/2 cups chopped onion & red peppers<br /> 1 tsp salt<br /> 1 tsp pepper<br /> 1/2 tsp dried thyme<br /> 1 tsp minced garlic<br /> 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or Breg's liquid Amino's<br /> 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth<br /> 2 tsp tomato paste (no salt added)<br /> 3 lbs extra lean ground turkey (or chicken breasts)<br /> 1 cup quick cooking oats<br /> 4 egg whites<br /> 1 cup<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><span style="color: black;">reduced sugar Ketchup</span><br /> <br /> <i><b>Directions:</b></i><br /> 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees & spray <span style="color: black;">9 x 13 pyrex dish</span> with non-stick spray.<br /> 2. In a large saute pan, cook the onions & peppers with salt, pepper, & thyme until onions are translucent.<br /> 3. Add garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth, & tomato paste, mixing until heated through.<br /> 4. Set mixture aside to cool.<br /> 5. In a large bowl combine ground turkey (or chicken), egg whites, oats, & sauteed mixture (cooled).<br /> 6. Mix by hand until all incorporated & press flat into the 9X13 Pyrex dish.<br /> 7. Spread ketchup in an even layer on top of the prepared turkey (or chicken).<br /> 8. Place in the oven to bake for 1 hour & 20 minutes.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />  </span></span><br /> <div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div>recipe can be found on bodybuilding.com

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Jamie Eason's Monster Meatloaf

  Jamie Eason... What more can I say? Besides that she is REAL and so relatable...She is a genius and this recipe has become a family favori...