Name: Kale, White Bean and Meatball Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 1 onion (divided); 1/3 cup oatmeal; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced); 2 carrots (peeled and large chop); 1 stalk celery (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 8 cups chicken broth or stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 15 oz. can small white beans or navy beans (15.5 ounces, rinsed and drained); 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes (15.5 ounces); 3 cups fresh kale (tough stems removed, chopped); 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); parmesan rind (wrapped in cheesecloth and secured by a kitchen string (optional)); parmesan cheese (grated, optional); fresh basil (optional); croutons (optional); breadsticks (optional)