Chicken Meatball Soup

Small chicken or turkey meatballs turn a simple broth into a hearty soup. Potatoes and carrots make it filling without repeating the noodle and rice recipes above.

Ingredients

Chicken Meatballs

• 6 ounces ground chicken or turkey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Soup

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 celery rib, diced
• 1/2 cup small pasta, optional

Directions

1. Combine the ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs. Wash hands and all surfaces after handling the raw chicken mixture.
3. Bring the broth to a simmer in a large saucepan.
4. Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery. Simmer for 8 minutes.
5. Add the pasta, if using, and cook for 3 minutes.
6. Carefully lower the meatballs into the broth.
7. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs reach 165°F internally.