Name: Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 green onions, finely sliced; 1 egg; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 carrots, sliced thin; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley; 1 tbsp soy sauce; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Optional cooked rice or noodles for serving

Description

This Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup is a light yet cozy dinner made with tender chicken meatballs, fresh ginger, garlic, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. It is easy enough for weeknights and comforting enough to make on repeat.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground chicken
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, finely sliced
1 egg
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 carrots, sliced thin
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups baby bok choy, chopped
2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
1 tbsp soy sauce
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Optional cooked rice or noodles for serving

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated ginger, garlic, green onions, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
Mix gently just until combined, then shape into small meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, then bring to a gentle simmer.
Carefully add the meatballs one at a time into the simmering broth.
Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through.
Add the bok choy and cook for 2 more minutes until tender.
Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper.
Finish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve hot.
Add cooked rice or noodles if you want a heartier bowl.

Notes

Do not overmix the meatball mixture or the meatballs may become dense.
For more ginger flavor, simmer a few extra slices of ginger in the broth.
Spinach or napa cabbage can replace bok choy.
This soup reheats well with an extra splash of broth if needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired