1. 1. To prepare soup, heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 4 ingredients (through garlic); sauté 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chard; sauté 1 minute or until wilted. Stir in wine and next 4 ingredients (through tomatoes). Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
2. To prepare meatballs, combine turkey and next 6 ingredients in a bowl. Shape meat mixture by tablespoonfuls into 30 meatballs. Add meatballs and chickpeas to soup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook 12 minutes or until meatballs are done. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup basil.
3. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese, if desired. 

Amanda Haas is the culinary director of Williams-Sonoma's test kitchen. She's also the mother of 2 beautifully energetic boys, a cookbook author, a cooking video host, and the founder of One Family One Meal [1], a website that helps families menu plan, grocery shop, and cook on a budget. Her cookbook, Real Family Food [2], features this and other family-friendly recipes. Amanda’s newest cookbook, featuring delicious dishes focused on health and well-being, will be published by Chronicle Books at the end of the year.