Best 6 Chicken And Escarole Soup With Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a comforting culinary journey with our versatile chicken and escarole soup with meatballs, a hearty and flavorful dish that promises to warm your soul. This delectable soup presents a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, featuring tender chicken, hearty escarole, and savory meatballs swimming in a rich, flavorful broth. Whether you're seeking a cozy meal to combat chilly evenings or a wholesome lunch option, this versatile soup adapts effortlessly to your dietary preferences, offering variations for gluten-free, low-carb, and ketogenic diets. Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide, where you'll discover the secrets to crafting this delectable soup, including detailed recipes for the meatballs, chicken stock, and the soup itself. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with every spoonful of this nourishing and satisfying dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ESCAROLE SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It started out as a holidays-only dish...but my children and grandchildren love it so much that we have it every chance we get!-Norma Manna, Hobe Sound, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 24 servings (6 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 16

15 chicken wings
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 celery ribs, sliced
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 large onion, diced
3-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
4 quarts water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small head (about 5 to 6 ounce) escarole, cored and separated

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine wings, carrots, potato, celery, tomato, onion, 1 Tbsp. salt, pepper and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken and vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, for the meatballs, combine egg, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, cheese and the remaining salt in a large bowl. Crumble beef into mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into marble-sized balls., Remove chicken meat from bones and cut into bite-sized pieces. Discard bones. Return chicken to the pot. Add meatballs and escarole; cook until meatballs are no longer pink, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

MEATBALL, BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 head escarole, roughly chopped (about 12 cups)
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (do not drain)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 beef meatballs
Grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, carrots, red onion and rosemary and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the escarole, beans and their liquid, chicken broth, 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Gently stir in the meatballs and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan and a few grinds of pepper; drizzle with olive oil.

EASY CHICKEN-ESCAROLE SOUP



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Escarole is a pleasantly bitter green that cooks quickly, so if you want to keep some of its texture in a soup, stir it in at the end, just to wilt it. The chicken is browned to provide depth of flavor, adding chickeny goodness to the olive oil and enriching the broth. If you have any white beans on hand, strain them and add to the soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (3 or 4 pieces)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
6 cups chicken stock
1 head escarole (about 1 pound), wilted spots trimmed

Steps:

  • In a small Dutch oven or a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper; put them in the pan, fattier side down, and cook until browned on the bottom and some of the fat has rendered out, 4 minutes. Flip the thighs over, tuck the garlic in around them and cook until the garlic is browned and aromatic, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock and simmer until the thighs are cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove the thighs from the pot and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • While the soup is cooking, cut the leaves of the escarole away from the core and wash well in cold water, especially the white part near the base, where most of the dirt collects. Tear the leaves into 2-inch pieces.
  • Stir the escarole into the pot a handful at a time until it all fits, then cover and cook until tender, 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot and bring back to a simmer. Serve hot.

ESCAROLE AND MEATBALL SOUP



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Simmer herbed meatballs with escarole and kidney beans for a soothing soup. Stir in some of our Parsley-Walnut Pesto for added flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground beef
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 head escarole (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed
1 small dried chile pepper, crumbled

Steps:

  • Soak bread with milk in a small bowl for 2 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture from bread, and tear into small pieces. Stir meats, soaked bread, onion, garlic, currants, and oregano in a large bowl until well mixed; season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning often, until browned and cooked through, 12 minutes.
  • Bring stock to a boil in a medium pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add meatballs, escarole, beans, and chile; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN AND ESCAROLE SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Chicken and Escarole Soup With Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by frozenmargarita

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 2h

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (4 lb) chicken, cut up
1 large onion, cut in half
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1 bay leaf
1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, and veal)
2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup grated romano cheese, plus additional for serving
2 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
1 (13 3/4-14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium celery ribs, sliced
1 small escarole, cut into 1/2-inch strips, with tough stems discarded (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • In 8-quart Dutch oven or saucepot, combine chicken, onion, peppercorns, bay leaf, and 12 cups water; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare meatballs: In large bowl, with hands, combine ground meat, garlic, egg, parsley, pepper, 1/2 cup Romano cheese, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and milk to form a thick paste. Mix bread-crumb mixture into meat mixture just until blended. Shape meat mixture into about seventy 1-inch meatballs and place on cookie sheet; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to bowl; cool until easy to handle. Discard skin and bones from chicken; cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Reserve 2 cups cut-up chicken; refrigerate remaining chicken for use another day. Pour chicken broth through sieve lined with paper towels into large bowl. Let stand a few seconds until fat separates from meat juice. Skim fat from broth and discard.
  • Return broth to clean Dutch oven or saucepot; add canned chicken broth and 2 teaspoons salt; heat to boiling over high heat. Stir in carrots and celery; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add meatballs and 1/4 cup Romano cheese; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in escarole and reserved chicken; heat through. Serve with grated Romano cheese to sprinkle over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 116, Sodium 781.1, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 28.6

ESCAROLE AND LITTLE MEATBALL SOUP



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Provided by Fran McCullough

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Parmesan     Ground Beef     Fall     Escarole     Noodle     Simmer     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 head escarole (about 1/2 pound)
1 1/2 large carrots, chopped
12 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
4 ounces ditalini or tubetti, or spaghetti broken into bite-size pieces
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Meatballs
1/2 pound ground veal or beef
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup very finely minced onion
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Trim the escarole and discard any bruised leaves. Cut off the stem ends. Separate the leaves and wash well in cool water, especially the center of the leaves where soil collects. Stack the leaves and cut them crosswise into 1-inch strips. You should have about 4 cups.
  • Combine the escarole, carrots, and stock in a large pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until the escarole is almost tender, about 30 minutes.
  • To make the meatballs
  • Meanwhile, combine the ground meat, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, egg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape the mixture into tiny balls, less than 1 inch in diameter.
  • To assemble
  • When the escarole is almost tender, stir in the pasta and return the soup to the simmer. Drop the meatballs into the soup. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until the meatballs and pasta are cooked, about 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Serve hot with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • Make sure the escarole is well-washed and chopped before adding it to the soup. This will help prevent the soup from becoming bitter.
  • To make the meatballs more flavorful, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. You can also add your favorite herbs and spices to the meatball mixture.
  • If you don't have any chicken broth on hand, you can use vegetable broth instead. However, chicken broth will give the soup a richer flavor.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion: Chicken and escarole soup with meatballs is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of chicken, escarole, and meatballs makes this soup a filling and satisfying meal. This soup is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own preferences. For example, you can add more or less vegetables, or you can use a different type of meatball. No matter how you make it, chicken and escarole soup with meatballs is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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