Chicken Meatball Soup

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Chicken Meatball Soup

Chicken Meatball Soup is a hearty, healthy, and delicious soup recipe! Made with tiny bite-sized chicken meatballs, tender orzo pasta, baby spinach, and aromatic vegetables … this homemade soup is brothy, flavorful, light, and simmered to perfection. The whole family will love this cozy and comforting meal!

Ingredients

Meatball Ingredients

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Ground Chicken Panko Breadcrumbs Parmesan Cheese Egg

Italian Seasoning Garlic Powder Onion Powder Salte & Pepper

Ingredients

Soup Ingredients

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Onion & Garlic Carrots & Celery Orzo Pasta Baby Spinach  Parmesan Cheese

Olive Oil Italian Seasoning Garlic Powder Chicken Broth Salt & Pepper

1

Start by preparing the vegetables.  Dice the onion, chop the carrots and celery, and mince the fresh garlic cloves.

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Prepare vegetables...

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2

Next add the ground chicken, egg, Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.  Combine thoroughly.

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Meatball mixture...

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3

Roll the chicken mixture into small meatballs, about 1/2 tbsp in size. 

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Roll meatballs...

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4

Next add olive oil to the bottom of a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat.  Add the meatballs in a single layer.  Brown on one side, flip, then brown on the other.  Then remove them and set aside.

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Brown meatballs...

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5

Add the vegetables to the same pot.  Add in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and the remaining olive oil. Sauté for a few minutes until soft and fragrant.  Add salt and pepper.

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Season & sauté...

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6

Next add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then add the orzo pasta and the browned meatballs to the soup.  Combine.  Cook for 9 minutes or until the small pasta is al dente. 

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Boil...

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7

Turn the heat to low then add in the baby spinach and parmesan cheese.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Combine and let simmer for another few minutes.

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Spinach & parmesan...

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8

Serve a big bowl of soup with extra parmesan cheese on top and some crusty bread!

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Serve & enjoy...

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