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Cozy Chicken Meatball Soup: Comfort in a Bowl! Chicken meatball soup: master this comforting and incredibly delicious recipe. Simple ingredients, quick prep, pe

Cozy Chicken Meatball Soup: Comfort in a Bowl!

This chicken meatball soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for those days when you need something warm, hearty, and easy to prepare. It's a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that brings tender chicken meatballs, fresh vegetables, and pasta together in a savory broth. My first attempt at making chicken meatball soup resulted in slightly dense meatballs, but I quickly learned that mixing the ingredients just until combined is key to keeping them light and tender. This chicken meatball sou
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add 6 cups chicken broth and 2 cups water to the pot, and bring to a rolling boil.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.