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Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup

Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup that Warms Your Soul 🍜

This Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup is a cozy delight, brimming with flavor and health benefits.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or ground turkey if desired
  • 3 stalks Green Onions chopped
  • 2 inches Fresh Ginger minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil toasted for enhanced flavor
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
  • 1 large Egg or flaxseed egg for vegan option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Soup
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil for sautéing
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar optional
  • 2 cups Baby Bok Choy chopped
  • 2 cups Noodles optional
For the Crispy Wontons
  • 12 Wonton Wrappers
  • for frying cup Vegetable Oil a high smoke-point oil
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • soup pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped green onions, minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
  3. Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
Soup
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil, then bring to a simmer.
  4. Add chopped baby bok choy and optional noodles, cooking for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add baked meatballs to the soup and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Fry wonton strips in vegetable oil until crispy, then sprinkle with salt.
  7. Serve the soup topped with crispy wonton strips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup can be customized and stored easily for later enjoyment.

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