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Italian-style chicken meatball soup

2
Main Meals (Dinners)
Servings
2
Prep   30 min
Cook   25 min
Other   30 min (Cooling)
  • Zucchini, 2 medium
  • White onion, chopped, ⅓ cup(s)
  • Ground chicken, raw, 6 oz
  • Dried mixed herbs, 4 tsp(s)
  • Parsley, fresh, 2 tbsp(s), finely chopped
  • Extra virgin olive oil, 1½ tbsp(s)
  • Celery, 2 stalk(s), medium, diced
  • Carrots, 1 medium, halved, thinly sliced
  • Low sodium chicken stock, 2 cup(s)
  • Tomatoes, canned, diced, no salt added, 1 x 14.5 oz can(s)
  • Canned cannellini beans, ⅓ cup(s), rinsed
  • Baby spinach, 1 cup(s), shredded

Method

Preheat oven 400°F. 

To make the meatballs, shred 1 of the zucchini and then squeeze the excess moisture out using a cloth or paper towel. Add the shredded zucchini and half the onion to a bowl with ground chicken, dried mixed herbs and parsley. With clean hands, mix well. Using 1 tablespoon of mixture per meatball, shape into 14 meatballs. Place on a tray, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, if time permits (you can make these ahead and leave in the fridge overnight).

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a deep non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning frequently, for 2 minutes, or until golden on the outside. Transfer to a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 6 minutes or until cooked through.

To make the soup, add remaining ½ tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add celery, carrot and the remaining onion. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add the stock and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil. Boil gently for 5 minutes, until the soup thickens slightly. Meanwhile, chop the remaining zucchini.

Add the meatballs, chopped zucchini and cannellini beans to the soup. Cook for 5 minutes until zucchini has softened. Remove from the heat, stir in the spinach. Season and serve.

TIP: The soup will keep for three days in the fridge and is best reheated gently in a saucepan over low-medium heat.

Nutrition facts per serving
Makes 2 servings

Food Groups

V
Vegetables
4.4
F
Fruits
0
C
Carbohydrates
0
PD
Protein/Dairy
1.6
Ft
Fats
1.9
S
Sweets
0

Nutrition Facts

Calories394
Total Fat18.7 g
- Saturated Fat3.7 g
Cholesterol73.1 mg
Sodium864 mg
Total Carbohydrate33.8 g
- Dietary Fiber12 g
- Total Sugars16 g
-- Added Sugars0 g
Protein27.7 g
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