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Chicken Meatball Soup With Potatoes And Carrots

Easy Porcupine Soup with Chicken Meatballs recipe

A delightful Porcupine Soup with Chicken Meatballs, featuring tender chicken meatballs, fluffy rice, and a medley of vegetables in a savory broth. This comforting soup blends the best of texture and flavor, perfect for a cozy meal.

  • Total Time: 1 h 15 min
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • For the Soup:

    • 6 cups chicken broth
    • 2 medium carrots, diced
    • 2 stalks celery, diced
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup rice (white or brown)
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 tsp dried thyme
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • For the Chicken Meatballs:

    • 1 pound ground chicken
    • 1/2 cup rice (white or brown), uncooked
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Soup Broth:

    • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
    • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add rice, bay leaves, and thyme. Simmer covered for 20-25 minutes.

  2. Make the Meatballs:

    • Mix ground chicken, uncooked rice, Parmesan, parsley, egg, and spices. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
    • In a skillet, brown the meatballs in olive oil and then transfer to the simmering soup.

  3. Finish the Soup:

    • After adding meatballs, let the soup simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
    • Season to taste with salt, pepper, and optional herbs or lemon juice.

Notes

  • Customize by adding different vegetables or spices.
  • Serve with crusty bread or a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Author: Lisa Doddler
  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/6 of total)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: chicken meatball soup, porcupine soup, hearty soup recipe