Chickarina Soup
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Chickarina Soup
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Chickarina Soup is so much better than the canned version! Loads of fresh veggies, cute little mini meatballs, and a flavorful broth come together in a bowl full of deliciousness!
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Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1/2 pound ground chicken or ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 egg
- 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup carrot diced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup Israeli couscous
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For serving
- 1 Tablespoon parsley fresh
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken or turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into tiny meatballs, about the size of a marble, and set aside.
Cook the Soup
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the boiling broth. Let them cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the Israeli couscous to the pot. Cook until the pasta is tender, about 5-8 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Notes
- What to do with leftovers
- Once cooled, store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Substitutions/Additions
- I use Israeli couscous, but you can easily use regular couscous, pastina, ditalini, orzo, acini de pepe, or any small pasta shape.
- Use ground chicken or turkey for the meatballs.
- Freezing instructions
- Allow the soup to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Leave room for expansion. The couscous will absorb more liquid the longer it sits, so you may need to add some extra broth upon reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
1619mg
(67%)
Potassium
423mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1619mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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