Healthy Barley Soup Recipe with Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 onion (large, chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 2 carrots (small, chopped or 1 large)
• 2 cloves garlic (left whole)
• 1 cup broccoli ( stems, chopped)
• 1 cup parsnips (chopped (optional))
• 1 pound ground turkey ( or chicken)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup barley
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 14 ounces canned tomatoes ((optional))
• parsley (fresh, chopped)