Cardamom Carrot Meatball Soup

Name: Cardamom Carrot Meatball Soup
Ingredients: Carrot Soup Base; 2 pounds carrots; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 leeks; 1-2 teaspoons salt (depending on your preferences); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 7-8 cups water; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cardamom; 1/4 cup uncooked white rice; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1/2 to 3/4 cups white wine; Turkey Meatballs; 1 pound ground lean turkey meat; 3/4 to 1 cups shredded carrot; 1 finely diced onion; 2 finely minced cloves of garlic; 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs (I used sage and thyme, but parsley works too); 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/3 cup old fashioned oats; 1 egg