Best 6 Italian Chicken Meatball Soup With Barley Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of Italian Chicken Meatball Soup with Barley, a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the best of Italian cuisine with the wholesome goodness of barley. This tantalizing soup starts with a rich and savory broth, infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic, onion, celery, and carrots. Tender chicken meatballs, seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, are nestled in the broth, adding a delectable meaty texture. Plump barley grains provide a delightful chewiness and a nutty flavor, making this soup a satisfying and well-rounded meal. Served with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread for dipping, this Italian Chicken Meatball Soup with Barley is sure to warm your soul on a chilly day.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes three enticing variations:

1. **Tuscan Chicken Meatball Soup with Barley:** This variation infuses the soup with the vibrant flavors of Tuscany, using sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and a touch of red pepper flakes.

2. **Italian Sausage Meatball Soup with Barley:** For a more robust and savory experience, this variation swaps out the chicken meatballs for savory Italian sausage meatballs, adding an extra layer of depth and flavor to the soup.

3. **Vegetarian Italian Meatball Soup with Barley:** This meatless version features hearty vegetable meatballs made with a combination of lentils, oats, and vegetables, providing a delicious and nutritious alternative to the traditional meat meatballs.

Whether you prefer classic Italian flavors, a Tuscan twist, a spicy kick, or a vegetarian option, this article has a recipe to suit your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to create a delicious and heartwarming Italian Chicken Meatball Soup with Barley that will delight your family and friends.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



Italian Wedding Soup image

Tender meatballs, veggies, and pasta in a rich and flavorful broth, Italian wedding soup is a meal unto itself.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 large egg
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ lb 85 or 90% lean ground beef
½ lb sweet or hot Italian sausage, removed from the casings
½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
⅓ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
6 cups high-quality chicken broth, such as Swanson (do not use low-sodium)
2 cups high-quality beef broth, such as Swanson (do not use low-sodium)
2 cups water
½ cup dry white wine (optional)
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper (okay to use black pepper)
1 cup small pasta such as dittalini
4 oz fresh spinach, stems trimmed and roughly chopped (once prepped, you should have about 3 packed cups)
Parmigiano Reggiano, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set an oven-proof roasting rack over top. Spray the rack generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg with the chives, sage and garlic. Add the remaining meatball ingredients and mash with your hands until evenly combined. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-size balls, about 1 inch in diameter (it will make approximately 50 meatballs), and place on the prepared rack. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, start the soup. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Add the chicken broth, beef broth, water, wine, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, uncovered, at a gentle boil until the pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes (or according to package directions). Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Reduce the heat to low and add the spinach and meatballs. Simmer for a few minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the meatballs are warmed through. Ladle into bowls and serve with grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months but wait until you reheat the soup to add the pasta. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until simmering, add the pasta, and cook until the pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359, Fat 22 g, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sugar 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 930 mg, Cholesterol 83 mg

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



Italian Wedding Soup image

Ina Garten uses chicken meatballs and vegetables in her version of classic Italian Wedding Soup, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 pound ground chicken
1/2 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
3 tablespoons milk
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrots (3 carrots), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3/4 cup diced celery (2 stalks), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
10 cups homemade chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup small pasta such as tubetini or stars
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
12 ounces baby spinach, washed and trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the meatballs, place the ground chicken, sausage, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, Pecorino, Parmesan, milk, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl and combine gently with a fork. With a teaspoon, drop 1 to 1 1/4-inch meatballs onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. (You should have about 40 meatballs. They don't have to be perfectly round.) Bake for 30 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Set aside.
  • In the meantime, for the soup, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and saute until softened, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken stock and wine and bring to a boil. Add the pasta to the simmering broth and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the pasta is tender. Add the fresh dill and then the meatballs to the soup and simmer for 1 minute. Taste for salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute, until the spinach is just wilted. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle each serving with extra grated Parmesan.

CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Meatball Soup Recipe by Tasty image

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

ITALIAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS



Italian Chicken Meatballs image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray, for the foil
2 pounds ground chicken
1/2 cup pesto
1/2 cup grated mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cups arugula
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
1 cup halved yellow cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced jarred roasted peppers
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat on the broiler setting. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Add the chicken, pesto, mozzarella, Parmesan, balsamic glaze, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper to a large bowl. Mix well with clean hands and form into 15 meatballs, about a third of a cup each, adding them to the prepared sheet pan as you go.
  • Broil until the meatballs are browned and cooked through (165 degrees F internally), 14 to 16 minutes.
  • For the salad: Add the arugula to a platter. Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic glaze, then toss lightly. Top with the cherry tomatoes, peppers and Parmesan. Add the meatballs and serve.

ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP - QUICK



Italian Meatball Soup - Quick image

Make and share this Italian Meatball Soup - Quick recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning, crushed
8 ounces packages frozen italian style cooked meatballs, or your own from the freezer,about 8
1/2 cup small dry pasta, such as ditalini or 1/2 cup orzo pasta (elbows are ok)
1 cup loose pack, frozen mixed vegetables
1 tablespoon finely shredded parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Stir together beef broth, undrained tomatoes, the water and Italian seasoning in a large saucepan, bring to boiling.
  • Add meatballs, pasta and frozen veggies.
  • Return to boiling, reduce heat.
  • Simmer covered, about 10 minutes or till pasta and veggies are tender.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with cheese.

ITALIAN CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP WITH BARLEY



Italian Chicken Meatball Soup With Barley image

This soup bursts with flavor. Now that I've moved back to "The Great Northwest", it has become a favorite on rainy, gray days. Serve with crusty bread and a salad of spinach and tomatoes topped with toasted pine nuts.

Provided by Northwest Lynnie

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

9 cups low sodium chicken broth
6 garlic cloves, crushed and divided
1/2 cup barley
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb ground chicken thighs or 1 lb ground turkey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix seasonings and dried herbs in a small bowl.
  • Rinse barley and drain it.
  • Combine barley in a large soup pot with the 9 cups of chicken broth, about HALF the herb mixture, and 3 of the cloves of crushed garlic.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook covered for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the meatball ingredients and form into balls the size of walnuts in the shell (you will get 20 or more).
  • When the barley/broth mixture has simmered for 30 minutes, add in the remaining 3 crushed garlic cloves, the rest of the seasonings and dried herb mixture, the meatballs, and the carrots and onion.
  • Bring soup back to a low simmer, and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring gently every 10 or 15 minutes so meatballs won't stick to the bottom or break apart.
  • Serve soup topped with chopped parsley and a generous handful of grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 103, Sodium 828.5, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 30.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs. They should be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor and nutrients.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This Italian chicken meatball soup with barley is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this recipe a try.

Note: This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.

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