Chicken Soup With Mini-Meatballs Recipe

Name: Chicken Soup With Mini-Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground turkey; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 egg, beaten; 1/3 cup onion, finely minced; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 8 cups chicken broth; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 cup orzo pasta or 1 cup Italian pastina; 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, washed trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces

Servings: persons

3/4 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup cold water
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup onion, finely minced
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
8 cups chicken broth
2 large carrots, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup orzo pasta or 1 cup Italian pastina
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, washed trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces

1
In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, water, egg, 1/3 cup onion, bread crumbs, cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
2
Shape the mixture into small 1-inch meatballs.
3
In a large pot, combine the broth, carrots, celery, 1/2 large onion and bring them to a simmer. Add the orzo and let it cook for 5 minutes (pastina takes 2 minutes), stirring frequently.
4
Add the meatballs and simmer them in broth for 15-20 minutes. Then stir in the spinach and simmer it until it's wilted, about 1 minute.
5
(I also have added fresh parsley to the soup when I have it! - about 1/4 cup chopped).

1340

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

187

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb ground turkey, 1/4 cup cold water, 1 egg, beaten, 1/3 cup onion, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soup With Mini-Meatballs 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.

Chicken Soup With Mini-Meatballs

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