Description
This Chicken Soup with Ginger is the perfect feel good recipe.
Ingredients
Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 sprinkle of Celtic Sea Salt
Chicken Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons green onions, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, pressed or grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (you will only use half of this)
Soup
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and green onions, and cook for another 3 minutes, until fragrant. Season lightly with a pinch of salt. - Prepare the meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
Add half the beaten egg and mix gently again—do not overwork the mixture. - Form the meatballs: Using a teaspoon to portion, roll small, round meatballs using about two teaspoons of mixture per meatball (you should have about 40). Set meatballs aside while you make the soup.
- Build the soup: Pour the chicken broth into the pot with the aromatics and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook the meatballs and vegetables: Carefully add the meatballs to the hot broth, a few at a time. Add the carrots and green beans. Return soup to a gentle boil and cook for about 6 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and finish each with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days. Reheat on the stovetop until warmed through and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1094.2 mg
- Fat: 13.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.9 g
- Protein: 35.5 g
- Cholesterol: 129.2 mg