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Simple Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup

A close-up of a white bowl filled with savory ginger chicken meatball soup, featuring meatballs, bok choy, and green onions.
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Make this comforting, aromatic ginger chicken meatball soup. This recipe focuses on creating juicy, flavorful meatballs and a light, savory broth for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup finely minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 scallion, white and green parts separated and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced (for broth)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped bok choy or spinach
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for broth)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced ginger, minced garlic, chopped white parts of the scallion, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, egg white, and cornstarch. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Form the meatballs: Roll the mixture into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have about 18 to 20 meatballs.
  3. Start the broth: In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, sliced ginger for the broth, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  4. Cook the meatballs: Carefully drop the raw chicken meatballs into the simmering broth. Do not let the broth boil rapidly. Simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and float to the surface.
  5. Add vegetables: Add the sliced carrots to the pot and cook for 3 minutes. Then, add the bok choy or spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute.
  6. Season and serve: Taste the broth and add salt if needed. Stir in the green parts of the scallion. Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving gets several meatballs and vegetables. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • For juicier meatballs, ensure your ground chicken is cold before mixing.
  • If you do not have ground chicken, you can substitute ground turkey, but the flavor will be slightly milder.
  • This soup is excellent when served over a small portion of cooked rice noodles as a comforting chicken noodle soup alternative.
  • The amount of fresh ginger used in the meatballs provides the primary aromatic flavor.

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