Cozy Chicken Meatball Soup: Comfort in a Bowl!
Enjoy a comforting bowl of chicken meatball soup, featuring savory ground chicken meatballs seasoned with oregano and onion powder.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini, orzo)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add 6 cups chicken broth and 2 cups water to the pot, and bring to a rolling boil.
- Use a small spoon to scoop ½-inch bits of the chicken mixture directly into the boiling broth. The meatballs do not have to be rolled or round.
- Once all the meatballs are added, add 1 cup small pasta. Let the soup simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed for seasoning.
Notes
- Don't overmix the chicken mixture for the meatballs; overmixing can make them tough. Mix just until combined.
- For perfectly cooked chicken meatballs, ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- Storage: Leftover soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- For perfectly cooked chicken meatballs, ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- Storage: Leftover soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.