Herbed Turkey Meatball Soup in Tomato Broth

A cozy, protein-rich bowl designed to ground the nervous system + nourish the gut.

This bowl nourishes your nervous system while comforting your heart.

This dish delivers steady, mood-supportive nourishment through tryptophan-rich turkey, which helps the body create serotonin — a key neurotransmitter for calm, focus + emotional regulation. The tomato broth, herbs + bone broth provide antioxidants, minerals + gut-supportive nutrients, making this a warm, grounding meal for both body + mind.

Herbed Turkey Meatball

• 1 lb organic turkey, ground

• 1 small organic onion, finely minced

• 2 cloves of garlic, grated

• 1 pasture-raised egg

• ¼ cup almond flour or breadcrumbs

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh oregano, or 1 tsp dried

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Optional: pinch chili flakes, for warmth

Tomato Broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 large carrot, diced

• 1 stalk celery, diced

• 1 can (14 oz) organic crushed tomatoes

• 4–6 cups bone broth (chicken or turkey — gut-supportive)

• 1 bay leaf

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• Sea salt + black pepper, to taste

Add-Ins (optional but encouraged)

• 1–2 cups kale or spinach, chopped

• Cooked farro or quinoa, to finish

• Fresh herbs + lemon, to finish

Benefits

• Turkey → rich in tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin — your feel-good neurotransmitter

• Bone broth + veggies → support gut lining + microbial diversity, key for mood regulation

• Tomatoes + herbs → high in antioxidants, helping lower inflammation linked to stress + fatigue