Meatball Alphabet Soup

From Taste of Home Healthy. One serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 191 calories

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 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 1/2ounce) 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

Directions

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.