Chicken And Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken And Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6-8 None chicken drumsticks; 4 None onions, peeled, 2 cut into wedges, 2 finely diced; 2 None carrots, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 None leek, roughly chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp black peppercorns; 3 None bay leaves; 9 tbsp olive oil; 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp all purpose flour; 1 3/4 cup whipping cream; 1 1/4 lb ground beef; 3 sprigs fresh mint, leaves finely chopped; 2 tbsp breadcrumbs; 1 None egg; 10 oz pitta bread, cut into cubes; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved; 5 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 None lemons, juice and grated zest

Servings: persons

6-8 None chicken drumsticks
4 None onions, peeled, 2 cut into wedges, 2 finely diced
2 None carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 None leek, roughly chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp black peppercorns
3 None bay leaves
9 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp all purpose flour
1 3/4 cup whipping cream
1 1/4 lb ground beef
3 sprigs fresh mint, leaves finely chopped
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 None egg
10 oz pitta bread, cut into cubes
3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
5 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 None lemons, juice and grated zest

1
In a large pot combine the chicken, onion wedges, carrots, leek, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, and 2 quarts water and bring to a boil. Simmer over a low-medium heat for 1 hour. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and use elsewhere. Drain the stock through a strainer. Discard the solids.
2
Heat 4 tbsp oil in a saucepan and saute the diced onions until softened. Add the flour and saute for 2 mins. Gradually add the stock and the cream, stirring constantly. Season with salt and black pepper and simmer over a low heat for 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
3
To make the meatballs, mix the ground beef, mint, breadcrumbs and egg. Season with salt and black pepper. Form into small balls. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan and cook the meatballs for 5 mins, turning, until browned. Drain on a paper towel.
4
For the croutons, heat 3 tbsp oil in a separate pan and saute the garlic and pitta bread until browned all over. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat.
5
Stir the lemon juice and zest into the soup and season to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with the meatballs and pita croutons.

1449

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6-8 None chicken drumsticks, 4 None onions, peeled, 2 cut into wedges, 2 finely diced, 2 None carrots, peeled and roughly chopped, 1 None leek, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Meatball Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken And Meatball Soup

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