Italian Wedding Soup

Heat a large pot over med-high heat and add the olive oil, onions and carrots, saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and Parmesan cheese rind, if using and bring it to a boil, covered.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and cheese. Using your (clean) hands, gently mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined.

Form small meatballs, about 1 tbsp each, you'll get about 40. Place them on a sheet pan and broil on the 2nd rack from the top until the top is golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.

When the broth comes to a boil, drop the meatballs in, add the pasta and chopped escarole.

Add fresh black pepper, adjust salt as needed and cook according to pasta directions, about 10 minutes or until the pasta and meatballs are cooked through. Remove parmesan cheese rind and serve.