Mini Meatball Minestrone | Traeger Grills

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 red or yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
• 3 Stalks celery, sliced
• 2 Small parsnips, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
• As Needed kosher salt
• 3 Cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 Teaspoons fennel seed
• 1 Teaspoon oregano
• 1 Pinch chili flakes
• 6 Cups High-quality (or homemade) low sodium chicken stock
• 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 Can (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
• 4 Cups baby spinach leaves or chopped Swiss chard
• As Needed freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 Teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 Teaspoon oregano
• 1 egg, whisked
• 1 Pound Ground dark meat turkey or pork