How to Make Chicken Meatball Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken meatball soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for the colder months. This hearty and satisfying soup is filled with flavorful chicken meatballs, vegetables, and tender noodles, making it a delicious and nourishing meal for the whole family. Whether you are feeling under the weather or simply craving a warm and comforting dish, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.

The star of this soup is the juicy and perfectly seasoned chicken meatballs. They are made with ground ch...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken breast
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅝ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups sliced carrots
  • 1 ½ cups chopped celery
  • 1 ½ cups sliced parsnip
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Turn cold water on in sink to fine stream. Using wet, bare hands, mix together ground chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, bread crumbs, and beaten egg. Shape into small meatballs, wetting hands as necessary. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for approximately 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender/ clear in a large pot. Add water, broth, carrots, celery, parsnips, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer about 15 to 20 minutes. Add meatballs after 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    430 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 1731mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 85g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 387mg