Turkey Meatball & Kale Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound ground turkey (dark meat preferably)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, sliced thin
• 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced into half-moons
• 8 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 20 small-medium Lacinato Kale leaves, ribs removed and sliced