I found a recipe on The Epicurious Website and adapted it for my kids
Added vegetables that they like… e.g. Broccoli instead of just Spinach
Onion instead of leeks and I also added courgettes
So here's My Minestrone with Chicken Meatballs
Will make this again
The meatball recipe made around 48 little balls
I cooked them all and froze half for next time
Meatballs
600 gms ground chicken (2 cups)
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
4 garlic cloves, minced,
5 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 large eggs, whisked to blend
Sea salt,
Freshly ground pepper
The Broth
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion finely sliced
3 cloves garlic peeled and finely sliced
1 large carrots, finely sliced
1 courgette finely sliced
1 cup corn
1 litre chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup Orecchiette Pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small head of broccoli finely sliced and or spinach, I used both
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
Chopped fresh basil
Extra Grated Parmesan
To make Meatballs
Mix chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan,garlic cloves,
Chives, eggs, Sea salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
Form into little meatballs
I used a melon baller. Nice size
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
Cook meatballs until golden all over, about 3 minutes (they will finish cooking in soup).
Transfer to a plate;
Set aside.
To Make Broth
Add onion to pot and cook,
Stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
Add thinly sliced garlic cloves; cook for 1 minute.
Add carrots and courgettes, cook for another 3-4 minutes
Add broth and water; bring to a boil.
Stir in pasta
Simmer until pasta is almost al dente, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile in another pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil to medium heat
Just lightly saute the corn and the Broccoli and or Spinach for about 2
minutes
Add meatballs to soup
Simmer until pasta is al dente and carrots are tender, and meatballs are cooked through,
About 3 minutes.
Add cooked broccoli
Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls.
Garnish with chopped Basil and Parmesan
1 litre chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup Orecchiette Pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small head of broccoli finely sliced and or spinach, I used both
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
Chopped fresh basil
Extra Grated Parmesan
To make Meatballs
Mix chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan,garlic cloves,
Chives, eggs, Sea salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
Form into little meatballs
I used a melon baller. Nice size
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
Cook meatballs until golden all over, about 3 minutes (they will finish cooking in soup).
Transfer to a plate;
Set aside.
Add onion to pot and cook,
Stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
Add thinly sliced garlic cloves; cook for 1 minute.
Add carrots and courgettes, cook for another 3-4 minutes
Stir in pasta
Simmer until pasta is almost al dente, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile in another pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil to medium heat
Just lightly saute the corn and the Broccoli and or Spinach for about 2
Simmer until pasta is al dente and carrots are tender, and meatballs are cooked through,
About 3 minutes.
Add cooked broccoli
Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with chopped Basil and Parmesan
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