Meatball soup

Yield 4-6

Author Bibi

Prep time

20 Min

Cook time

50 Min

Total time

1 H & 10 M

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Meatball Soup

Meatball soup is a comforting, savory dish featuring tender chicken or spiced meatballs simmered with vegetables and noodles in a flavorful broth. Turmeric, curry, and Vegeta season the soup, while fresh parsley adds brightness. Quick to make and versatile, it’s perfect for a nourishing family meal any day.

Ingredients

For the soup:

• 500 g chicken meat (or substitute with minced meat)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2–3 carrots, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 pepper (or ½ if large), diced
• Noodles (amount as desired)
• Spices: turmeric, curry, Vegeta, salt, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

For the meatballs (if using minced meat):

• 500 g minced meat (beef, chicken, or mixed)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• Spices: salt, pepper, curry, turmeric, Vegeta (to taste)

Instructions

Prepare the chicken (if using whole meat)

1. Boil the chicken with a pinch of salt until fully cooked.
2. Remove from broth and shred into small pieces.

Make the soup base

1. In the chicken broth, add finely chopped onion, tomato, pepper, and carrots.
2. Season with turmeric, curry, and Vegeta.
3. Simmer until vegetables are slightly tender.

Cook the noodles

1. Add noodles to the broth and cook according to package instructions.

Make meatballs (if using minced meat)

1. Mix minced meat with finely chopped onion and spices.
2. Form into small balls.
3. Drop the meatballs into a pot of boiling water or broth, along with chopped onion.
4. Cook until the meatballs are fully cooked.

Combine and finish

1. If using chicken, add shredded chicken back to the soup.
2. Add more seasoning if needed.
3. Before serving, sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

Notes

• Adjust the noodle quantity for a thicker or thinner soup.
• Parsley adds freshness; you can also use dill for a different flavor.
• For a quicker version, use pre-cooked or leftover chicken.
• Can be adapted with additional vegetables like celery or zucchini.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Fat

10 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Carbs

18 g

Fiber

2 g

Sugar

3 g

Protein

18 g

Sodium

450 mg

Cholesterol

55 mg