Meatball Alphabet Soup

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup diced peeled potato
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 cup uncooked alphabet pasta

1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in small batches over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove from the heat; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the onion, celery, carrots and potatoes in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute longer. Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, basil and thyme; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook for 5-6 minutes. Reduce heat; add meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/meatball-alphabet-soup-347448 (may not work)