Ball-Ball Turkey Meatball Soup

1. 1In a large soup pot (with lid) add 1 quart of the chicken stock, all the diced celery, onions and carrots with ¾ level teaspoon of the poultry seasoning. Bring to boil, turn down and let simmer until tender (approx. 25 – 30 minutes). Strain out 1 mixed cup of the cooked celery, carrots and onion, puree in small food processor and set aside
2. 2Break up the contents of the packages of quinoa and brown rice and drop into the soup pot, along with 2 quarts of chicken stock and let it come to a simmer.
3. 3In a medium mixing bowl, evenly break up the ground turkey, add the pureed celery, carrot and onion mix and blend. Then add bread crumbs and ¾ level tsp. of the poultry mix. Mix thoroughly and roll into large marble sized meatballs quickly while dropping them one by one into the simmering soup pot.
4. 4Let everything simmer together after all the meatballs are in for about 25 minutes. The mini meatballs will rise to the top. Turn off, add finely chopped fresh basil and let sit for another 20 minutes before serving. Stir well to mix before scooping into bowls for serving.

Serve with homemade garlic and grated parmesan toasted crostini

Makes approximately 12, 1 ½ cup servings