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Hearty Chicken Meatball Soup Recipe in 45 Minutes

Chicken Meatball Soup
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Flavor-packed, protein-loaded soup for the ultimate cozy dinner idea.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup acini di pepe or small pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
  • Fresh parsley and Parmesan, for topping

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sear meatballs for 6–8 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth and meatballs to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in pasta and simmer another 10 minutes. Add spinach at the end and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley and more Parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
  • Adjust pasta cooking time based on package instructions.
  • Substitute kale for spinach if preferred.

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