Best 7 Chicken Soup With Mini Meatballs And Spinach Recipes

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Chicken soup with mini meatballs and spinach is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day or a sick day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. This classic soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that is easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a hearty and satisfying soup that will warm your body and soul.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SOUP WITH MINI-MEATBALLS



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

Provided by MA HIKER

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup cold water
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup onion, finely minced
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
8 cups chicken broth
2 large carrots, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup orzo pasta or 1 cup Italian pastina
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, washed trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, water, egg, 1/3 cup onion, bread crumbs, cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Shape the mixture into small 1-inch meatballs.
  • In a large pot, combine the broth, carrots, celery, 1/2 large onion and bring them to a simmer. Add the orzo and let it cook for 5 minutes (pastina takes 2 minutes), stirring frequently.
  • Add the meatballs and simmer them in broth for 15-20 minutes. Then stir in the spinach and simmer it until it's wilted, about 1 minute.
  • (I also have added fresh parsley to the soup when I have it! - about 1/4 cup chopped).

CHICKEN SOUP WITH MINI MEATBALLS AND SPINACH



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The success of this soup will depend on the quality of your chicken broth so use the best! Frozen spinach can be used in place of fresh.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 quarts chicken broth
2 1/2 cups fresh spinach, packed (stems removed and rinced)
1 cup finely diced carrot
2 cups cooked small shell pasta (or use cooked rice)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (optional and to taste)
grated parmesan cheese
1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For meatballs; in a large bowl combine all meatball ingredients together; mix using clean hands.
  • Shape into 3/4-inch balls and place on a plate.
  • In a large pot heat the chicken broth until a medium boil; stir in spinach, diced carrots and meatballs; return to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover and cook stirring occasionally over medium-low heat for about 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and the diced carrots are tender.
  • Add in cooked pasta or rice and heat through.
  • Season with black pepper.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.7, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 36.5, Sodium 985, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 14.8

MINI MEATBALL SOUP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 47m

Yield 4 big servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef, pork and veal combined
1 egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, a couple of handfuls
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
6 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried pasta, rings, broken fettuccini or ditalini
1 pound triple washed fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
Grilled 4 Cheese Sandwiches, recipe follows*
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, cracked away from skin
8 slices crusty Italian semolina bread
1 cup shredded provolone
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano
1 cup shredded Asiago

Steps:

  • In a deep pot over medium heat add oil, chopped carrots, celery and onions and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cover pot and cook veggies 5 or 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the veggies cook, combine meat, egg, garlic, grated cheese, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg.
  • Uncover your soup pot and add broth and water to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring soup to a boil. When soup boils, reduce heat a bit and start to roll meat mixture into small balls, dropping them straight into the pot. You are making meat dumplings that will cook in the broth. When you are done rolling the meat, add pasta to the soup and stir. Cover and simmer soup 10 minutes. When pasta is tender, stir in chopped spinach in batches. When spinach has wilted into the soup, the soup is done and ready to serve. Adjust your seasonings. Serve soup with crusty bread or grilled 4 cheese sandwiches.
  • In a small skillet over medium low heat, combine oil, butter and garlic. Cook garlic in butter and oil gently for 2 or 3 minutes. Remove garlic butter mixture from heat.
  • Place a large nonstick skillet on the stove over medium high heat. Using a pastry brush, brush 1 side of 4 slices of bread with garlic oil and place buttered side down in skillet. Top each slice with equal amounts of the 4 cheeses, distributing them equally over the 4 slices. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread brushed with garlic butter, buttered side up. Flip the grill cheese sandwiches a few times until cheeses are melted and gooey and bread is toasty and golden. Cut grilled 4 cheese sandwiches from corner to corner and serve.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH STARS AND MEATBALLS



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Categories     Beef     Cheese     Chicken     Pasta     turkey     Kid-Friendly     Parmesan     Ground Beef     Winter     Cookie     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan
3/4 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup cooked, squeezed dry, and chopped spinach
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces star-shape pasta (or any small pasta, such as orzo)
4 cups chicken stock or broth

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • 2. Set aside 4 tablespoons of the cheese.
  • 3. Combine the ground meat, onion, bread crumbs, spinach, egg, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the remaining cheese in a medium bowl. Shape into 30 meatballs, each 1 inch in diameter.
  • 4. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Reduce heat to medium-low; add the meatballs and cook, turning, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a large saucepan.
  • 5. Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions; drain.
  • 6. Add the chicken stock to the browned meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the meatballs are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pasta and salt to taste.
  • 7. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with the reserved cheese.

LEMONY CHICKEN-FETA MEATBALL SOUP WITH SPINACH



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Some might be suspicious of the rolled oats called for in this recipe, but used in place of breadcrumbs, they help create a light and tender chicken meatball. A half-cup more is simmered in the broth, which thickens it and provides a pleasant texture. The meatballs, made with ground chicken, feta and fresh dill, swim in a lemony, spinach-filled broth that's comforting and light, perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve any leftovers with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the soup.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground chicken or turkey, preferably dark meat
1/2 cup crumbled feta
3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 small red onion, halved (1/2 diced, and 1/2 grated, then squeezed with a paper towel to remove excess liquid)
1/3 packed cup fresh dill leaves and fine stems, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
4 packed cups baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
2 lemons (1 juiced and 1 cut into wedges for serving)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add the chicken, feta, 1/4 cup oats, the grated onion, most of the dill (reserve about 2 tablespoons for garnish), the cumin, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently combine without squeezing too hard or overworking the meat. Lightly wet your palms and shape the meat into small balls, a little smaller than the size of a golf ball, about 1 1/2 inches. (You will have approximately 25 balls.)
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or wide pot over medium until shimmering. Add the diced onion, season with salt, and cook until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon turmeric and the red-pepper flakes, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Push the onions to the sides as best you can, then add the meatballs. (They will be close together, and that's OK.) Cook until browned on two sides, 5 to 7 minutes total.
  • Pour in the broth and remaining ½ cup oats, then gently tilt the pot to the right and left to distribute the oats and broth without disturbing the meatballs. Bring to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to maintain an active simmer. Season with salt. Cook, gently stirring occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom, until the oats have softened and the meatballs are cooked through, about 4 minutes more.
  • Stir in the spinach and lemon juice until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes more. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Spoon into bowls, top with pepper and the remaining dill. Serve with lemon wedges.

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

GNOCCHI, SPINACH, AND MEATBALL SOUP



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This is one of those soup dishes ideal for warming the soul during a winter day. This is similar to an Italian wedding soup but creamy with meatballs and potato gnocchi. I make my own chicken stock and meatballs but you can use store-bought.

Provided by James

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Gnocchi Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
4 (32 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large bay leaf
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 carrot, shredded
2 cups thinly sliced escarole
2 (17.5 ounce) packages potato gnocchi
1 cup half-and-half
6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or Italian parsley
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more as needed for serving
1 ¼ pounds ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat and saute onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken stock, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and bring liquid slowly up to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the meatballs. Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Roll mixture into tiny 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Once the soup is boiling, carefully drop meatballs one by one into the pot. Bring back up to a slow simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Skim off any gray muck that comes to the top with a spoon and discard.
  • Add carrots, escarole, and gnocchi and bring soup back to a simmer. Stir in half-and-half, spinach, and herbs. When gnocchi rise to the top, remove from heat.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve soup with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 90.5 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 634.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • For a flavorful broth, use a combination of chicken stock and water. You can also add vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to the pot while the chicken is simmering.
  • To make the meatballs, mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, and seasonings together. Roll the mixture into small meatballs and cook them in a pan until browned. You can also bake the meatballs in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes.
  • For the spinach, simply wash and chop it. You can also add other greens, such as kale or collard greens, to the soup.
  • To assemble the soup, bring the broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the meatballs and spinach, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the spinach is wilted.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Conclusion:

Chicken soup with mini meatballs and spinach is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. For example, you can add more vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or onions. You can also add other greens, such as kale or collard greens. And, of course, you can adjust the seasonings to your liking. No matter how you make it, chicken soup with mini meatballs and spinach is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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