Alphabet Soup with Meatballs

For the Meatballs:

ground turkey ((93% lean dark meat, do not use turkey breast))

egg (, beaten)

italian seasoning

kosher salt ((if your italian seasoning contains salt, cut this to 1/2 teaspoon))

pepper

breadcrumbs ((I use panko))

freshly grated parmesan cheese

water

cooking spray

For the Soup:

recipe of the above turkey meatballs or 1 pound of store bought meatballs

butter

carrots (, peeled and diced)

onion (, finely chopped)

celery (, diced)

butternut squash (, peeled and diced)

diced tomatoes ((15 ounces))

tomato sauce ((8 ounces))

chicken stock

alphabet noodles

kosher salt and pepper

chopped parsley for garnish ((optional))