Asian Chicken Meatball Soup

Asian chicken meatball soup is loaded with vegetables and soft fluffy meatballs, simmered in umami rich broth. It is topped with toasted sesame and chopped scallions.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Soups

Cuisine Japanese

Servings servings

Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons corn starch or potato starch
1 egg yolk
1 pound ground chicken
6 cups chicken broth either from carton or powder mixed into water
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce or more
1 medium carrot peeled and sliced
6 shiitake mushrooms sliced

Toppings

chopped scallions
toasted white sesame
ground pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the salt, sesame oil, cornstarch, egg yolk and ground chicken together and knead with hands until well combined. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, place the chicken broth, tamari, carrot, and mushrooms. Bring to a boil.
Roll the chicken mix into small balls (slightly larger than 1 inch size) and drop them into the soup.
Let simmer for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked.

Notes

When forming the meat balls, wet both hands with water so the meat won't stick to your hands.

The amount of tamari soy sauce depends on the saltiness of the chicken broth you use. Adjust to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 2475mgPotassium: 792mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2620IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg

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