Grandma Fab's Shanghai Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Grandma Fab's Shanghai Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1# turkey sausage or ground turkey. (We like the spicy turkey sausage); 3/4 c. uncooked quick oatmeal or panko crumbs; 1 T. dry sherry (optional); 1/2-1 tsp white pepper; 1 T. soy sauce (I used more); 2 tsp sesame oil (optional); 4 cans reduced salt chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1-1/2 cup halved pea pods or 1 pkg (6 oz) frozen pea pods thawed and cut in half.; 1 pkg bean sprouts; 1 can sliced water chestnuts; 1/2 - bag of frozen Chinese veggies; 1 pkg Ramen style noodles, cooked as directed and drained.; Sliced green onions and cilantro to top as soup is served.

Servings: persons

1# turkey sausage or ground turkey. (We like the spicy turkey sausage)
3/4 c. uncooked quick oatmeal or panko crumbs
1 T. dry sherry (optional)
1/2-1 tsp white pepper
1 T. soy sauce (I used more)
2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
4 cans reduced salt chicken broth
2 cups water
1-1/2 cup halved pea pods or 1 pkg (6 oz) frozen pea pods thawed and cut in half.
1 pkg bean sprouts
1 can sliced water chestnuts
1/2 - bag of frozen Chinese veggies
1 pkg Ramen style noodles, cooked as directed and drained.
Sliced green onions and cilantro to top as soup is served.

1
Spray rack of broiler pan or saute pan with Pam.
2
Combine turkey sausage, oatmeal or panko crumbs, soy sauce, sherry, oil, and pepper with 1/2 cup chicken broth.
3
Mix well.
4
Shape into 1 inch meatballs, and saute or broil 7 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
5
In large soup pot, combine remaining chicken broth and water and bring to a boil over high heat.
6
Add cooked meatballs, and all veggies EXCEPT bean sprouts.
7
Simmer 5 minutes.
8
Add bean sprouts and noodles and simmer another minute.
9
Taste and add additional soy sauce or red chile paste, to taste.
10
Serve with a sprinkling of green onions and cilantro.

1123

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

146

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1# turkey sausage or ground turkey. (We like the spicy turkey sausage), 3/4 c. uncooked quick oatmeal or panko crumbs, 1 T. dry sherry (optional), 1/2-1 tsp white pepper, and more.

Yes, Grandma Fab's Shanghai 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma Fab's Shanghai Meatball Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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