Best 5 Chicken Meatball Soup With Watercress Recipes

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Chicken meatball soup with watercress is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, meatballs, and watercress creates a flavorful and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table. This soup can also be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy families.

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CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground chicken, panko bread crumbs, large egg, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley, kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, white onion, carrot, celery, garlic, chicken stock, bay leaf, dry orzo pasta, swiss chard, grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt, pepper, lemon juice

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb ground chicken
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup white onion, diced
½ cup carrot, diced
½ cup celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry orzo pasta
4 cups swiss chard, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then form into 1-inch (2 cm) meatballs. You should have 16-18 total.
  • In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add the orzo and meatballs. Cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes, until the orzo is tender.
  • Add the Swiss chard, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the chard has wilted.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1425 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 92 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 18 grams

CHICKEN SOUP WITH GROUND CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Chicken Soup With Ground Chicken Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 32

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
bones from 1 whole chicken
2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 garlic clove, halved
1/2 cup fresh dill
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon peppercorn
24 cups water
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 lb ground chicken or 4 chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1 red onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
fresh ground pepper
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
vegetable oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 cups watercress
4 blackened chicken wings, for garnish (use Blackened Chicken Salad recipe to make the wings)
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the chicken stock:.
  • In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken bones, stir to coat and cook for 5 minutes to brown. Add the vegetables to the stockpot along with the herbs and peppercorns. Stir to mix, add the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. The stock will have reduced by half. Strain and skim the fat. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Reserve.
  • For the chicken meatballs:.
  • Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk. In a food processor, combine the ground chicken, or chicken breasts if using, the red onion and garlic. Blend for 2 minutes. Add the dill, olive oil, salt, chile flakes and breadcrumb mixture. Spinkle with freshly ground pepper.
  • Using 1 teaspoon of the ground chicken mixture, form small meatballs. Reserve on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator until ready to cook in the soup.
  • For the soup:.
  • In a medium stockpot, cook the vegetables in oil for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 8 cups stock and the chicken meatballs. Let simmer until the meatballs are cooked, about 15 minutes. When ready to serve, divide the watercress in the bowls and add a ladle of chicken soup. Garnish with the blackened chicken wings and fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.7, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 91.6, Sodium 1019.6, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 23.3

CHICKEN SOUP WITH GROUND CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Try Chuck Hughes' comforting chicken meatball soup packed with great flavor.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 5h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 63

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Bones from 1 whole chicken
2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 clove garlic, halved
1/2 cup fresh dill
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon peppercorns
24 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 pound ground chicken, or 4 chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1 red onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
Freshly ground pepper
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
Vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups watercress
4 blackened chicken wings, for garnish (from Blackened Chicken Salad, recipe follows)
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, for garnish
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon smoked sea salt
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, ground
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken drumsticks
4 chicken wings
4 chicken thighs, deboned
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup canned tomato soup, undiluted
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
1 head romaine lettuce
1 red onion, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup radishes, julienned
1/4 cup fresh flat parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • For the chicken stock: In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken bones, stir to coat and cook for 5 minutes to brown. Add the vegetables to the stockpot along with the herbs and peppercorns. Stir to mix, add the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. The stock will have reduced by half. Strain and skim the fat. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Reserve.
  • For the chicken meatballs: Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk. In a food processor, combine the ground chicken, or chicken breasts if using, the red onion and garlic. Blend for 2 minutes. Add the dill, olive oil, salt, chile flakes and breadcrumb mixture. Spinkle with freshly ground pepper.
  • Using 1 teaspoon of the ground chicken mixture, form small meatballs. Reserve on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator until ready to cook in the soup.
  • For the soup: In a medium stockpot, cook the vegetables in oil for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 8 cups stock and the chicken meatballs. Let simmer until the meatballs are cooked, about 15 minutes. When ready to serve, divide the watercress in the bowls and add a ladle of chicken soup. Garnish with the blackened chicken wings and fresh dill.
  • For the blackened chicken: Combine all the spices with the garlic and oil in a bowl. Evenly rub the chicken pieces with the spice mixture. Place in a large re-sealable plastic bag or a bowl covered in plastic wrap. Keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight for a more intense flavor.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a cast-iron skillet heat over high heat, add enough vegetable oil to coat the whole bottom of the pan. The pan will be ready when it starts to gently smoke. First place the chicken drumsticks in the skillet (they take the longest to cook) and blacken all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the rest of the chicken pieces and continue in the same manner for another 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and place the skillet in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, set aside and keep warm.
  • For the French vinaigrette: Add the tomato soup, ketchup, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard seeds, shallot, garlic and lemon juice to a blender and puree all the ingredients together. Slowly add the oil until it emulsifies and becomes thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper and blend again. (Add a little bit of water if the vinaigrette is too thick.) Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. The vinaigrette can be made ahead and will be good for up to 1 week.
  • For the salad: In a bowl, mix together the romaine lettuce with the red onions, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet, slice lengthwise and toss into the salad. Mix well and set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix together the radishes, herbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve: Dress the plates with the romaine and chicken thigh salad mix. Top each plate with a blackened chicken drumstick and garnish with the radish salad. Drizzle with the French vinaigrette and serve.

CHICKEN AND WATERCRESS SOUP



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Chinese believe that watercress are good for removing heatiness. If you are taking the soup for this purpose, do not add in the sesame oil.

Provided by Kim Ong

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 chicken breast, skinless,deboned and sliced into small pieces
6 canned shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly
watercress, cut into 2 portions (a handful)
6 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornflour
1 teaspoon rice wine
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken with salt, cornflour and rice wine, pepper and sesame oil.
  • Bring chicken stock to boil in a saucepan.
  • Add in the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken and stir to separate the chicken slices.
  • When soup starts to boil, add in the watercress and stir.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove and serve in a soup bowl.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH TINY VEAL MEATBALLS



Chicken Soup With Tiny Veal Meatballs image

Provided by Colette Rossant

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 pound veal breast
1 1/2 pounds chicken wings
1 onion stuck with 2 cloves
2 bay leaves
2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 carrots, scraped and cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt to taste
10 peppercorns
1 dill sprig
Veal meatballs (see recipe)
1/4 pound fresh kosher salmon caviar
1 bunch watercress

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a 10-quart soup kettle. Add the garlic and saute for a minute, then add the veal and brown on all sides. Add the chicken wings and four quarts of water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes, skimming the top from time to time.
  • Add the onion, bay leaves, celery, carrots, salt, peppercorns and dill. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and cook for one hour or until the veal is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Remove the veal and save for making the meatballs. Strain the soup through a fine sieve. Cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When preparing to serve, skim the fat from the surface of the soup. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat and gently drop in the tiny meatballs. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • To serve, pour the soup in individual bowls. Place three meatballs in each bowl, garnish each with one-half teaspoon of fresh salmon caviar and watercress leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 359, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 461 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality chicken. Using fresh, organic chicken will result in a more flavorful soup.
  • Make sure the chicken meatballs are cooked through. To ensure food safety, cook the meatballs until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Don't overcrowd the soup pot. If you add too many meatballs to the pot at once, they won't cook evenly.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Add the watercress at the end of cooking. Watercress wilts quickly, so add it just before serving to preserve its鮮豔的綠色和辛辣味。
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve the soup hot. Chicken meatball soup is best enjoyed hot, so serve it immediately after cooking.

Conclusion:

This chicken meatball soup with watercress is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is packed with flavor from the chicken meatballs, vegetables, and herbs. The watercress adds a refreshing touch and some extra nutrients. This soup is also relatively easy to make, so it's a great option for a busy weeknight meal.

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