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Italian Chicken Meatball Soup

Italian Chicken Meatball Soup

A comforting and flavorful Italian Chicken Meatball Soup, perfect for a cozy meal. Features tender homemade chicken meatballs, tiny pasta, and fresh spinach in a savory broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb lean ground chicken
  • 0.5 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Soup
  • 16 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cup acini di pepe pasta
  • 6 cups baby spinach packed
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. 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.
  2. Roll the chicken mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 24-30 meatballs.
  3. Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in the acini di pepe pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  6. Add the baby spinach to the pot and stir until it wilts, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. 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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