Best 11 Chicken Soup With Stars And Meatballs Recipes

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Chicken soup with stars and meatballs is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day or a sick day. The flavorful combination of chicken broth, tender chicken, pasta stars, and savory meatballs is sure to warm your soul and make you feel better. This hearty soup is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey, making it a budget-friendly option. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a delicious and comforting bowl of chicken soup with stars and meatballs in no time.

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CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Meatball Soup Recipe by Tasty image

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 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.

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 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.

FAMOUS HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP WITH MEATBALLS - ITALIAN STYLE



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Make and share this Famous Homemade Chicken Soup With Meatballs - Italian Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Miserable Gourm

Time 4h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 whole chicken
1 large onion
1 lb carrot, cleaned
4 celery ribs, cleaned
2 knorr's chicken bouillon cubes
1 knorr's vegetable bouillon cube
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 -12 cups water
1 lb cooked egg noodles
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb meatloaf mix (ground pork beef veal)
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs (white or wheat)
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken and clean vegetables.
  • Cut the tops off the carrots and remove onion skin but keep whole.
  • Place chicken, vegetables, bullion, tomato sauce and enough water to cover in a large stock pot, covered, over high heat until it boils.
  • Reduce heat and tilt lid to let soup simmer about 4 hours.
  • Strain fat from top of broth.
  • Carefully remove vegetables into a bowl to let cool.
  • Carefully remove chicken, it's HOT! and let rest while you strain the broth through a metal strainer into a smaller pot.
  • Mix all meatball ingredients together in a large bowl, being careful not to over-mix. In a large saucepan, add two or three generous ladles of chicken soup broth.
  • Form small meatballs and cook in soup broth simmering until cooked, about 10 minutes. Add to strained broth.
  • While meatballs are cooking, slice carrots and celery, and shred or slice chicken and add to strained broth.
  • Now, I put some noodles into the bowl and add a ladle of soup on top and top it with grated cheese. (We're Italian. Cheese goes on everything.).
  • I do not add the noodles to the soup directly because they tend to soak up all the broth , which make it difficult to eat as leftovers. This recipe makes enough for two nights for my family of 5. I freeze half for another time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 138.3, Sodium 1058.6, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 32.5

CHICKEN AND EGG SOUP WITH LITTLE VEAL MEATBALLS



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (3 to 4-pound) whole chicken, cleaned and gutted
Kosher salt
2 cloves
4 quarts water
2 pounds beef bones, preferably from the leg, cut into 1 1/2-inch thick pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1 onion, peeled, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
Freshly cracked white pepper
1 small bunch fresh thyme, washed and tied with string
2 fresh bay leaves
1/2 pound ground veal
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Few basil leaves, snipped small with scissors
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs, toasted
3 eggs, very lightly beaten
3 cups loosely packed spinach leaves, washed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • This recipe has many personal touches: The combination of beef and chicken in the base of the recipe is something I got from my mother, studding the chicken with a couple of cloves to add a special flavor from making chicken stock at Guy Savoy in Paris and most of all, the meatballs from my parents. This soup is a meal unto itself and tastes even better leftover.
  • 2 stalks celery with leaves, inner pieces from the bunch peeled of outer skin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Soup: Season the chicken with salt, to taste, and push the 2 cloves into 1 of the chicken thighs. Add it to a large stock pot, cover with about 4 quarts water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, season the beef bones with salt and brown them in a cast iron pan with the canola oil, searing them over medium heat. Add them to the pot with the chicken. To the pan that the bones were seared in, over medium heat, add the carrots, celery and onion and toss until they are coated in oil. Add the thyme and bay leaves to the stock pot along with the sauteed vegetables. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and skim the surface with a ladle. Discard any oil or "scum" that accumulates. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, not too much, and lower the heat to finish cooking the chicken slowly.
  • Meatballs: Put the ground veal into a medium bowl. Add the salt, garlic, Parmesan, basil, egg and bread crumbs. Use your hands to mix to blend the ingredients. Roll a small meatball and cook a "tester" ladled into the soup, if desired. Taste and reseason the meat mixture, if needed. Roll the rest of the veal into small meatballs. They should be about the size of a small cherry tomato. (Chef's Note: Imperfectly rolled meatballs actually make this soup more homey and real.) Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and refrigerate.
  • After about 45 minutes at a gentle simmer, taste the chicken soup and adjust the seasoning, if needed. Use a large spoon and a pair of tongs to remove the chicken to a baking sheet or other flat surface and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Remove the beef bones and scoop out the marrow. Add it to the soup, if desired. Remove and discard the fresh thyme and bay leaves. Take the breast and thigh meat off the chicken, taking care to discard the bones and skin. Break the chicken into bite-size pieces, but not too small, and add them to the soup.
  • Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and add the meatballs. Allow it to continue simmering for a couple of minutes so the meatballs have a chance to cook. Drizzle in the eggs and continue to mix as they cook. They should look like little threads in the soup. Stir in the spinach and taste for seasoning. Transfer the soup to serving bowls and serve sprinkled with the Parmesan.

FRENCH ONION CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Richly seasoned meatballs baked with a rich French onion sauce and topped with melted Gruyere cheese make this a meal fit for hosting guests. Serve them with egg noodles or some seasoned red potatoes and French bread on the side.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground chicken
½ cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 (1 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup red wine
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups beef broth
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, onion soup mix, and garlic together in a medium bowl until the ingredients are well incorporated. Roll into sixteen 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sugar; saute until onions are softened, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, flipping occasionally, until edges are browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Check the meatballs halfway through and flip if they are browning too much on the bottom.
  • Add red wine, salt, and pepper to the onions and stir. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in beef broth and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in flour. Cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Remove meatballs from the oven and pour onion sauce on top. Cover evenly with Gruyere cheese and return to the oven until melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 174.4 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 44.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1582.2 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHICKEN ESCAROLE SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It started out as a holidays-only dish...but my children and grandchildren love it so much that we have it every chance we get!-Norma Manna, Hobe Sound, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 24 servings (6 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 16

15 chicken wings
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 celery ribs, sliced
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 large onion, diced
3-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
4 quarts water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small head (about 5 to 6 ounce) escarole, cored and separated

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine wings, carrots, potato, celery, tomato, onion, 1 Tbsp. salt, pepper and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken and vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, for the meatballs, combine egg, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, cheese and the remaining salt in a large bowl. Crumble beef into mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into marble-sized balls., Remove chicken meat from bones and cut into bite-sized pieces. Discard bones. Return chicken to the pot. Add meatballs and escarole; cook until meatballs are no longer pink, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

MEXICAN CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP (SOPA DE ALBONDIGAS DE POLLO)



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A delicious soup recipe. Ground chicken meatballs are simmered in chicken broth with zucchini and chayote. I like to serve it with fresh spinach, chopped avocado, lemon juice, and chipotle chile.

Provided by gem

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 Roma tomatoes, quartered
½ onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ quarts chicken stock
2 pounds ground chicken breast
3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
½ onion, finely chopped
1 egg
¼ cup basmati rice
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 large zucchini, cubed
2 chayote squash - peeled, cored, and cubed
2 carrots, peeled and cubed
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine 4 tomatoes, 1/2 an onion, and garlic in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the blended tomato mixture; cook until mixture changes color, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, reduce heat, and simmer while you prepare the meatballs.
  • Place ground chicken in a bowl. Add 3 chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, egg, rice, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands until mixture is uniform. Take about 1/4 cup of mixture and form into round meatballs using wet hands. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture.
  • Bring stock mixture to a boil. Place a meatball into a ladle and submerge into the boiling stock. Remove ladle and repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Place zucchini, chayote, and carrots into the stock. Bring to a boil again. Lower heat, season with salt, and cover. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 998.2 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CHICKEN SOUP WITH TINY VEAL MEATBALLS



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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

ITALIAN CHICKEN MEATBALL AND BEAN SOUP



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In North Dakota, it's pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup savory herb or chicken stuffing mix, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground chicken
SOUP:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine egg, stuffing mix and salt. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until cooked through, 14-17 minutes., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, carrots and onion; cook and stir until carrots are softened, 5-7 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add beans, broth and lemon zest; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Stir in spinach and meatballs; cook just until spinach is wilted. Stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your chicken soup with stars and meatballs even better. Look for organic or free-range chicken, fresh vegetables, and high-quality pasta and meatballs.
  • Make your own meatballs: If you have the time, making your own meatballs is a great way to add extra flavor and customization to your soup. You can use a variety of different meats, spices, and herbs to create your own unique meatballs.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the chicken and meatballs to the soup, be sure to leave some space between them so that they can cook evenly. If the pot is too crowded, the chicken and meatballs will not cook properly and the soup will be bland.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the chicken and meatballs to become tender.
  • Season to taste: Once the soup is finished simmering, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.

Conclusion:

Chicken soup with stars and meatballs is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own tastes. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and hearty chicken soup with stars and meatballs that your family and friends will love.

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