Chestnut Free Turmeric-Ginger Turkey Meatball Soup

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

Chestnut Free Turmeric-Ginger Turkey Meatball Soup

This golden, fragrant soup is the kind of bowl that makes you feel better just looking at it. Ground turkey meatballs are seasoned with turmeric, fresh ginger, garlic, and parsley, then baked until perfectly set before joining a broth loaded with sweet potato, carrots, and zucchini. The double hit of turmeric and ginger — in both the meatballs and the soup base — gives every spoonful a warm, earthy depth that feels nourishing without being heavy. Coconut oil and bone broth keep the whole thing rich and satisfying, while a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens everything up beautifully. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of chestnuts and chestnut-derived ingredients from start to finish — no substitutions needed, no label-scanning required. The ingredient list is clean and straightforward, so you can focus on the cooking rather than worrying about what might be hiding in a packaged component. It's the kind of wholesome, weeknight-friendly soup that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground turkey
2 tbsp arrowroot starch
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1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp fine sea salt
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

For the soup

1 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into ½-inch half-moons
6 cups bone broth
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, arrowroot starch, turmeric, grated ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and parsley. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls (about 20 meatballs) and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

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