Best 7 Chicken Meatball Soup With Watercress Recipes

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Indulge in the heartwarming goodness of Chicken Meatball Soup with Watercress, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken meatballs, vibrant watercress, and a flavorful broth. This soup is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. With just a few simple steps, you can create this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover the delightful combination of flavors and textures as you savor each spoonful of this delightful soup. Let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the fantastic recipes within this article, where you'll find variations like Chicken and Rice Meatball Soup, a classic comfort food, and the unique flavors of Asian Chicken Meatball Soup. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic dish, ensuring there's something for every palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground chicken, panko bread crumbs, large egg, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley, kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, white onion, carrot, celery, garlic, chicken stock, bay leaf, dry orzo pasta, swiss chard, grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt, pepper, lemon juice

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb ground chicken
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup white onion, diced
½ cup carrot, diced
½ cup celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry orzo pasta
4 cups swiss chard, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then form into 1-inch (2 cm) meatballs. You should have 16-18 total.
  • In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add the orzo and meatballs. Cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes, until the orzo is tender.
  • Add the Swiss chard, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the chard has wilted.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1425 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 92 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 18 grams

CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP WITH WATERCRESS



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Tis is not my recipe although I did alter it somewhat....I have to say this soup is amazing!! My hubby went crazy for it. I got this recipe from my daughter who got it from the Food Network. It is just delicious!! You can make your own chicken stock or use store bought...I opted to make mine and it was worth the effort! This ...

Provided by Doreen Fish

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 lb ground chicken
1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
2 clove garlic, roughly chopped
1/4 c fresh chopped dill
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1/2 c breadcrumbs soaked in 1/4 cup milk
fresh ground pepper
SOUP
2 carrots , finely chopped
2 celery stocks,finely chopped
1 leek,finely chopped
8 c chicken stock, homemade or bought.....my recipe for stock below
4 c watercress
CHICKEN STOCK:
3 Tbsp olive oil
bones of 1 chicken...i used 3 chicken backs i had in freezer
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks , chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 bulb of garlic....not cloves...the whole bulb, peeled & chopped
1/2 c fresh dill
1/4 c fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 Tbsp peppercorns
24 c water
salt & pepper totaste

Steps:

  • 1. Chicken Meatballs: Mix together ground chicken , red onion and garlic. Add the dill, olive oil,salt chili flakes and bread crumb mixture. Season to taste with s/p. Form into small meatballs....(1 teaspoon per meatball) Cover & refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 2. Soup: In a medium stockpot, cook the vegetables in 1 tbsp oil for about 2 mins. Add the stock and chicken stock and simmer for approx 15 mins until meatballs are cooked.When ready divide watercress in bowls and ladle soup over top. Serve.
  • 3. Chicken Stock: In a large stockpot heat 2 tbsps of olive oil on med-high heat. Add chicken bones or carcass /backs etc , stir to coat and cook for 5 mins to brown. Add all the vegetables along with herbs and peppercorns, Stir and add water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 4-6 hours. Adjust seasoning. The stock will have reduced by half. * Any leftover stock can be frozen You can alter this recipe to your own liking or as is..... I added cilantro to my soup,I left the breadcrumbs out of the meatballs...I am trying to go wheat free. I also didn't brown my chicken bones as they were backs and I threw them in the pot frozen. Next time I will be more prepared as I think browning the bones/meat will give the stock a richer flavor.I also threw in some fresh corn kernels. The watercress really is delicious with this.I don't recommend you leave it out!!

WATERCRESS AND LEEK SOUP WITH CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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The fresh dill in this dish makes for a delightful zing with every bite with meatball. This soup is refreshing and filling, difficult to stop at just one bowl.

Provided by Sara Andrea

Categories     Other Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CHICKEN MEATBALLS
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 red onion, diced
1/8 c dill
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 c breadcrumbs
3 tsp half & half (optional)
SOUP
4 can(s) low sodium chicken broth
2 large carrots, chopped (no need to peel)
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 pkg watercress
2 Tbsp evoo

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together ground chicken, onion, and garlic. In a small bowl combine breadcrumbs, dill, chili flakes, salt, and pepper, mix to combine, add half & half to moisten breadcrumb mixture, use a fork to combine. Add breadcrumb mixture to chicken mixture, mix, then form into 1 inch balls. Put in fridge until ready to add to broth.
  • 2. Heat 2 tablespoons EVOO in soup pot. Add carrots, celery, and leek. Cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add broth and bring to boil. Add meatballs to boiling broth, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes.
  • 3. Divide watercress in bowls, ladle soup over top. Serve.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH GROUND CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Try Chuck Hughes' comforting chicken meatball soup packed with great flavor.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 5h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 63

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Bones from 1 whole chicken
2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 clove garlic, halved
1/2 cup fresh dill
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon peppercorns
24 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 pound ground chicken, or 4 chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1 red onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
Freshly ground pepper
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
Vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups watercress
4 blackened chicken wings, for garnish (from Blackened Chicken Salad, recipe follows)
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, for garnish
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon smoked sea salt
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, ground
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken drumsticks
4 chicken wings
4 chicken thighs, deboned
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup canned tomato soup, undiluted
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
1 head romaine lettuce
1 red onion, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup radishes, julienned
1/4 cup fresh flat parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • For the chicken stock: In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken bones, stir to coat and cook for 5 minutes to brown. Add the vegetables to the stockpot along with the herbs and peppercorns. Stir to mix, add the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. The stock will have reduced by half. Strain and skim the fat. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Reserve.
  • For the chicken meatballs: Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk. In a food processor, combine the ground chicken, or chicken breasts if using, the red onion and garlic. Blend for 2 minutes. Add the dill, olive oil, salt, chile flakes and breadcrumb mixture. Spinkle with freshly ground pepper.
  • Using 1 teaspoon of the ground chicken mixture, form small meatballs. Reserve on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator until ready to cook in the soup.
  • For the soup: In a medium stockpot, cook the vegetables in oil for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 8 cups stock and the chicken meatballs. Let simmer until the meatballs are cooked, about 15 minutes. When ready to serve, divide the watercress in the bowls and add a ladle of chicken soup. Garnish with the blackened chicken wings and fresh dill.
  • For the blackened chicken: Combine all the spices with the garlic and oil in a bowl. Evenly rub the chicken pieces with the spice mixture. Place in a large re-sealable plastic bag or a bowl covered in plastic wrap. Keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight for a more intense flavor.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a cast-iron skillet heat over high heat, add enough vegetable oil to coat the whole bottom of the pan. The pan will be ready when it starts to gently smoke. First place the chicken drumsticks in the skillet (they take the longest to cook) and blacken all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the rest of the chicken pieces and continue in the same manner for another 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and place the skillet in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, set aside and keep warm.
  • For the French vinaigrette: Add the tomato soup, ketchup, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard seeds, shallot, garlic and lemon juice to a blender and puree all the ingredients together. Slowly add the oil until it emulsifies and becomes thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper and blend again. (Add a little bit of water if the vinaigrette is too thick.) Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. The vinaigrette can be made ahead and will be good for up to 1 week.
  • For the salad: In a bowl, mix together the romaine lettuce with the red onions, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet, slice lengthwise and toss into the salad. Mix well and set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix together the radishes, herbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve: Dress the plates with the romaine and chicken thigh salad mix. Top each plate with a blackened chicken drumstick and garnish with the radish salad. Drizzle with the French vinaigrette and serve.

LEMONY CHICKEN-FETA MEATBALL SOUP WITH SPINACH



Lemony Chicken-Feta Meatball Soup With Spinach image

Some might be suspicious of the rolled oats called for in this recipe, but used in place of breadcrumbs, they help create a light and tender chicken meatball. A half-cup more is simmered in the broth, which thickens it and provides a pleasant texture. The meatballs, made with ground chicken, feta and fresh dill, swim in a lemony, spinach-filled broth that's comforting and light, perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve any leftovers with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the soup.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground chicken or turkey, preferably dark meat
1/2 cup crumbled feta
3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 small red onion, halved (1/2 diced, and 1/2 grated, then squeezed with a paper towel to remove excess liquid)
1/3 packed cup fresh dill leaves and fine stems, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
4 packed cups baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
2 lemons (1 juiced and 1 cut into wedges for serving)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add the chicken, feta, 1/4 cup oats, the grated onion, most of the dill (reserve about 2 tablespoons for garnish), the cumin, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently combine without squeezing too hard or overworking the meat. Lightly wet your palms and shape the meat into small balls, a little smaller than the size of a golf ball, about 1 1/2 inches. (You will have approximately 25 balls.)
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or wide pot over medium until shimmering. Add the diced onion, season with salt, and cook until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon turmeric and the red-pepper flakes, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Push the onions to the sides as best you can, then add the meatballs. (They will be close together, and that's OK.) Cook until browned on two sides, 5 to 7 minutes total.
  • Pour in the broth and remaining ½ cup oats, then gently tilt the pot to the right and left to distribute the oats and broth without disturbing the meatballs. Bring to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to maintain an active simmer. Season with salt. Cook, gently stirring occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom, until the oats have softened and the meatballs are cooked through, about 4 minutes more.
  • Stir in the spinach and lemon juice until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes more. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Spoon into bowls, top with pepper and the remaining dill. Serve with lemon wedges.

THAI-INSPIRED CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP



Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatball Soup image

This stellar soup is reviving and cozy, made in one pot, and ready in 30 minutes. It starts with ginger-scented chicken-cilantro meatballs that are browned, then simmered in a fragrant coconut milk broth that's inspired by tom kha gai, a Thai chicken-coconut soup seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, makrut lime leaves and chile. A heap of spinach is added for color and flavor, and a squeeze of lime adds brightness and punch. The soup is brothy, so serve it over rice or another grain to make it a full meal.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, poultry, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 jalapeño
2 pounds ground chicken
1 large bunch cilantro, leaves and stems finely chopped, a few whole leaves reserved for serving
3 tablespoons fish sauce
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable or coconut oil, plus more as needed
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
5 ounces baby spinach
1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
Steamed white or brown rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Using the small holes of a box grater, or a Microplane, grate the ginger, garlic and jalapeño (or finely chop them by hand). Transfer half to a large bowl and set the rest aside. To the large bowl, add the chicken, finely chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons fish sauce and 1 teaspoon salt. Use your hands or a fork to fully combine but do not overmix.
  • Use your hands or an ice cream scoop to form 2-inch meatballs (about 2 ounces each). In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs in a single layer and cook, flipping halfway through, until golden brown on two sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat, adding oil as needed.
  • Once all the meatballs are browned and out of the pot, if the oil is burned, wipe it out and add a bit more to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium, add the reserved ginger mixture and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, sugar and the remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and any juices from the plate, and simmer until the flavors come together and the meatballs are cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in the spinach and lime juice. Divide rice among bowls, then top with meatballs, broth and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH GROUND CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 32

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
bones from 1 whole chicken
2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 garlic clove, halved
1/2 cup fresh dill
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon peppercorn
24 cups water
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 lb ground chicken or 4 chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1 red onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
fresh ground pepper
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
vegetable oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 cups watercress
4 blackened chicken wings, for garnish (use Blackened Chicken Salad recipe to make the wings)
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the chicken stock:.
  • In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken bones, stir to coat and cook for 5 minutes to brown. Add the vegetables to the stockpot along with the herbs and peppercorns. Stir to mix, add the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. The stock will have reduced by half. Strain and skim the fat. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Reserve.
  • For the chicken meatballs:.
  • Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk. In a food processor, combine the ground chicken, or chicken breasts if using, the red onion and garlic. Blend for 2 minutes. Add the dill, olive oil, salt, chile flakes and breadcrumb mixture. Spinkle with freshly ground pepper.
  • Using 1 teaspoon of the ground chicken mixture, form small meatballs. Reserve on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator until ready to cook in the soup.
  • For the soup:.
  • In a medium stockpot, cook the vegetables in oil for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 8 cups stock and the chicken meatballs. Let simmer until the meatballs are cooked, about 15 minutes. When ready to serve, divide the watercress in the bowls and add a ladle of chicken soup. Garnish with the blackened chicken wings and fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.7, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 91.6, Sodium 1019.6, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 23.3

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your soup the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs: Overcooked meatballs will be tough and dry. Cook them until they are just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to brighten the flavors.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for chicken meatball soup include sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, and crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

This chicken meatball soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this chicken meatball soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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