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Chicken Meatball Soup

Heartwarming Chicken Meatball Soup You’ll Crave All Winter

A hearty Chicken Meatball Soup filled with tender meatballs and vibrant vegetables, perfect for cold winter nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey or beef.
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Omit for dairy-free or switch to nutritional yeast.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use minced fresh garlic.
For the Soup Base
  • 2 cups Carrots Diced, can substitute with zucchini or kale.
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced, can substitute with bell peppers.
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 2 cups Water Adjust for desired consistency.
For Additional Ingredients
  • 1 cup Small Pasta (e.g., ditalini) Opt for gluten-free pasta or omit.
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh, can substitute with frozen.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • large pot
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and seasonings. Form into meatballs and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots and celery, sauté for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Gently add the meatballs, cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and water, bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in pasta and spinach, cook for an additional 8–10 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnishing with Parmesan cheese or herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Chicken Meatball Soup is great for meal prep and freezes well for future meals.

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