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Spring Meatball Soup

Spring Meatball Soup

Name: Spring Meatball Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Onion 1; Garlic 4 cloves; Dried mint 2 tsp; Ground chicken 1 lb; Turmeric 1 tsp; Kosher Salt ¾ tsp; Black pepper ¾ tsp; Olive oil 1 tsp; Olive oil 1 tbsp; Onion 1; Garlic 4 cloves; Turmeric 1 tsp; Black pepper; Chicken stock 10 cups; Kosher Salt; Baby spinach 3 cups; Cilantro ½ cup; Scallions ½ cup; Lime 1

Middle Eastern-style soup

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Serves 4
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Ingredients

	For meatballs:
	1 Onion small, chopped
	4 cloves Garlic diced
	2 tsp Dried mint or ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
	1 lb Ground chicken or beef, or lamb, or a combination
	1 tsp Turmeric ground
	¾ tsp Kosher Salt
	¾ tsp Black pepper freshly cracked
	1 tsp Olive oil
	For broth:
	1 tbsp Olive oil
	1 Onion finely diced
	4 cloves Garlic minced
	1 tsp Turmeric ground
	Black pepper to taste
	10 cups Chicken stock
	Kosher Salt to taste
	3 cups Baby spinach packed, finely sliced
	½ cup Cilantro chopped
	½ cup Scallions chopped
	1 Lime juiced

Nutritional information

320

Calories

12.7g

Fat

11.7g

Carbohydrate

38.3g

Protein

77mg

Cholesterol

160mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

Mediterranean Recipes

Ingredients

For meatballs:
1 Onion
small, chopped
4 cloves Garlic
diced
2 tsp Dried mint
or ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
1 lb Ground chicken
or beef, or lamb, or a combination
1 tsp Turmeric
ground
¾ tsp Kosher Salt
¾ tsp Black pepper
freshly cracked
1 tsp Olive oil
For broth:
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 Onion
finely diced
4 cloves Garlic
minced
1 tsp Turmeric
ground
Black pepper
to taste
10 cups Chicken stock
Kosher Salt
to taste
3 cups Baby spinach
packed, finely sliced
½ cup Cilantro
chopped
½ cup Scallions
chopped
1 Lime
juiced

Spring Meatball Soup

Bright with lime juice and herbs and packed with spinach, this Spring Meatball Soup is light and brothy. And it’s easy to make: Tender and aromatic meatballs made from ground chicken are simmered in a spiced chicken broth. All together, it makes for a light and nutritious dish that’s perfect for spring.

A mix of Middle Eastern-inspired seasonings, herbs, and garlic pack these homemade meatballs full of flavor, while onions keep them super juicy and tender. Be sure to wet your hands when rolling the meatballs – this will help to prevent the meat from sticking to your hands. Feel free to substitute lamb (which is more authentic) or beef for the chicken.

To make the Spring Meatball Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Spring Meatball Soup

1	Finely ground onions, garlic, and mint	1
In a food processor, combine 1 diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 teaspoons dried mint (or ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves) and pulse until finely ground.
2	Add meat and seasonings	1
Add in 1 pound ground meat, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ¾ teaspoon cracked pepper, and 1 teaspoon olive oil and pulse, scraping down the sides several times, until fully incorporated into a paste-like consistency.
3	Chill	15
Transfer to a bowl and place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
4	Make broth: Saute onions	6
In a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add 1 finely diced onion. Sauté, stirring, until tender and translucent, about 5-6 minutes.
5	Add garlic	2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté, stirring, about 2 minutes.
6	Add spices	1
Add 1 teaspoon ground turmeric and black pepper to taste and sauté, stirring, for another 1 minute.
7	Add chicken stock	15
Pour in 10 cups chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
8	Shape meatballs	5
In the meantime, use wet hands to shape walnut-sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and set them aside on a platter.
9	Add meatballs to broth and cook	12
Bring the broth back to a vigorous boil. Gently drop the raw meatballs into the pot, one at a time, stirring gently with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, medium or medium-low heat. Simmer for 12 minutes, stirring a few times. Once done, the meatballs will start to float to the surface.
10	Add spinach, cilantro, and scallions	2
After 12 minutes, add 3 cups sliced spinach, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, and ½ cup chopped scallions and cook until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
11	Add lime juice and season	1
Add in juice of 1 lime. Taste and adjust for salt and black pepper.
12	Serve
Garnish with fresh cilantro and scallions and serve hot. Enjoy!

This light and brothy Spring Meatball Soup proves that meatball soup is not just for winter. It’s brimming with spinach, scallions, herbs, and wholesome ingredients. Give this recipe a go, and let us know what you think in the comments below.

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.