Description
Creamy chicken meatball soup with tender meatballs, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich, velvety broth that feels comforting and indulgent
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken: 1 pound
- Breadcrumbs: 1/3 cup
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken Broth: 6 cups
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Sun Dried Tomatoes: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Spinach: 2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large soup pot over medium heat
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, half the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until just combined
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil to the pot and lightly brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside
- Assemble the Dish: In the same pot sauté remaining garlic briefly, then add chicken broth, sun dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer
- Cook to Perfection: Return the meatballs to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes until fully cooked. Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach, cooking just until the spinach wilts
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender
- Keep the simmer gentle after adding cream to maintain smooth texture
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: chicken meatball soup, creamy chicken soup, meatball soup recipe, comfort food soup, one pot chicken soup