GROUND CHICKEN MEATBALL AND HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP

COLLABO SOUPE LEGUMES BOULETTES DINDON
4-6 Portions
15 min Prepping
25 min Cooking
Recipe Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1½ cups (375 ml) carrots, peeled and cut into thin slices
  • 1½ cups (375 ml) celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 cups (1 l) low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cups (500 ml) water
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) dried marjoram
  • 2 tsp. (10 ml) dried rosemary
  • ½ cup (125 ml) plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) garlic powder
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) orzo
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

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  1. In a large saucepan, over high heat, brown the onion with the olive oil for about 1 minute. Add the carrots, celery and garlic and brown for 2 more minutes.
  2. Add the chicken stock and water as well as the thyme, marjoram and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and shape into small meatballs with your hands, about half the size of a golf ball.
  4. Add the meatballs and orzo to the stock, bring to a boil again and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper and serve.