Spring Minestrone With Chicken Meatballs

Spring Minestrone With Chicken Meatballs
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/bon-appetit-test-kitchen Chop whatever veg you've got in your fridge to make this soup.

Ingredients

6 ounces ground chicken (about 3/4 cup) 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for garnish 4 garlic cloves, 2 minced, 2 thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 large egg, whisked to blend Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, sliced into 1/4" rounds 5 cups low-salt chicken broth 3/4 cup ditalini or other small pasta 1 cup 1/2" rounds peeled carrots 1 cup (packed) baby spinach Chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Mix chicken, breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, 2 minced garlic cloves, chives, egg, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Form into 1/2"-diameter meatballs (makes about 28). Heat oil in a small 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 leek to pot and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves; cook for 1 minute. Add broth and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and carrots; simmer until pasta is almost al dente, about 8 minutes. Add meatballs; simmer until pasta is al dente, carrots are tender, and meatballs are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan; stir until spinach is wilted and Parmesan is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped basil and Parmesan.

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