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Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup

Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup for Cozy, Heartwarming Nights

This Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup is a comforting dish filled with flavor and healthy ingredients, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or ground turkey
  • 2 stalks Green Onions finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil toasted variety preferred
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs panko or gluten-free options
  • 1 large Egg or flaxseed egg for egg-free
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For the Broth and Vegetables
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium or homemade
  • 2 cups Baby Bok Choy chopped
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Wonton Wrappers sliced and fried
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into meatballs.
  3. Bake the meatballs for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté sliced onions for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot, cooking for an additional minute.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Add chopped baby bok choy and cook for another 3–5 minutes until tender.
  8. Transfer the baked meatballs into the soup and simmer for another 2–3 minutes to heat through.
  9. Fry wonton strips in vegetable oil until golden crisp, about 1-2 minutes.
  10. Serve the soup in bowls topped with crispy wonton strips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overworking the meatball mixture and chill before shaping for better texture.

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