Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the chicken mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 24-30 meatballs.
- Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the chicken meatballs to the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Stir in the acini di pepe pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Add the baby spinach to the pot and stir until it wilts, about 3-5 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with additional grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
Notes
This Italian Chicken Meatball Soup is a wonderfully hearty yet light meal, perfect for any season. The small, tender meatballs are a delightful addition to the classic soup combination of pasta and greens.
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