Chicken Meatball and Greens Soup

Health score
11%
Chicken Meatball and Greens Soup
62 min.
30
176kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting yet nutritious meal to serve a crowd, our Chicken Meatball and Greens Soup is the perfect solution! This delightful soup combines tender, flavorful chicken meatballs with a medley of fresh greens, creating a dish that is both hearty and wholesome. With only 176 calories per serving, it's an excellent choice for a satisfying lunch or dinner that won't weigh you down.

The secret to this soup's success lies in the blend of fresh herbs and spices that elevate the ground chicken meatballs, infusing them with mouthwatering flavor. Paired with the vibrant greens—like kale, chard, and escarole—you'll enjoy a burst of freshness in every bite. Plus, the rich, low-sodium chicken broth serves as a luscious backdrop that brings all the ingredients together.

Completing the dish is a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, adding a savory touch that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply feeding your family, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your tastes. Enjoy the warmth and aroma that fills your kitchen as you create a meal that nourishes both body and soul!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs fresh
  • large eggs beaten
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • teaspoons sage fresh chopped
  • teaspoons thyme leaves fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • pound ground chicken 
  • 10 cup torn greens such as kale mixed
  • cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • 30 servings parmesan grated
  • cup soup noodles miniature
  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 30 servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • ladle
  • oven

Directions

  1. Make meatballs: Preheat oven to 350F. Mist a large, rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine meatball ingredients, mixing thoroughly with your hands.
  2. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls, moistening hands with water if mixture is sticky, and place in a single layer on baking sheet (make sure meatballs are not touching).
  3. Bake for 10 minutes, shaking sheet halfway through.
  4. Make soup: In a large saucepan, bring broth to a simmer over high heat.
  5. Add meatballs, greens, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pasta; cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender, about 8 minutes, or as package label directs.
  6. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with grated Parmesan just before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories176kcal
Protein36.63%
Fat51.92%
Carbs11.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.9
Glycemic Load
0.92
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
10.744782681051%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.29mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
1.65mg
Kaempferol
3.28mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.99kcal
8.8%
Fat:10.18g
15.67%
Saturated Fat:5.75g
35.96%
Carbohydrates:5.05g
1.68%
Net Carbohydrates:4.57g
1.66%
Sugar:0.57g
0.63%
Cholesterol:40.74mg
13.58%
Sodium:806.69mg
35.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.17g
32.33%
Calcium:403.12mg
40.31%
Vitamin K:30.36µg
28.91%
Phosphorus:280.11mg
28.01%
Copper:0.47mg
23.7%
Vitamin A:973.47IU
19.47%
Selenium:10.99µg
15.7%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.89%
Vitamin B3:2.03mg
10.17%
Vitamin B12:0.55µg
9.15%
Vitamin C:6.99mg
8.47%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.46%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.69%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.82%
Potassium:200.47mg
5.73%
Magnesium:22.73mg
5.68%
Iron:0.83mg
4.59%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.84%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.62%
Folate:10.05µg
2.51%
Fiber:0.48g
1.93%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.28%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes