A Simple, Healthy Chicken Meatball Soup
Nothing flashy here—just a super healthy, Whole30-approved chicken meatball soup with spinach and vegetables. There’s a time and a place for everything and sometimes, simple and comforting recipes are what we need. From the meditative work of rolling the Italian-ish chicken meatballs to the soothing simmer of a big stock pot full of soup, even the process of cooking this Whole30 soup recipe is part of its cozy charm. Set the cares of the day aside, and let’s get cooking. Time to feed body and soul!
Wait—What Was That About Italian-ish Chicken Meatballs?
Right?! They sound so good—and they taste even better! The secret to this healthy soup recipe’s deliciousness is the flavorful chicken meatballs that give it protein and bulk. Herby, onion-y and carb-free, the chicken meatballs cook in the soup itself—pretty magical, right? You just mix the ground chicken and seasonings, roll the balls, and drop the chicken meatballs right into the simmering soup to cook. Pro tip: wet your hands when you roll the chicken meatballs to prevent sticking. OK, without further ado, here’s what’s in these tasty, herby, easy, Whole30 meatballs:
- Ground chicken
- Onion
- Eggs
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Fennel seeds
- Oregano
How To Make Chicken Meatball Soup
This healthy chicken vegetable soup recipe works a bit like a chicken and dumplings recipe, although instead of dropping dumplings into simmering soup base, we drop (gently, so there’s no splatter) chicken meatballs into the soup to cook. It’s pretty easy to make—here’s how:
- Use your hands to gently combine the meatball ingredients. Remember, overmixed meatballs are tough meatballs!
- Sauté onions and garlic, then pour in the rest of the soup ingredients and bring it all to a simmer.
- Make the meatballs, and carefully drop them into the pot as you roll them. Simmer the soup until the meatballs are cooked through—about 15 minutes. For the sticklers out there: for ground chicken, you want an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Dig in! If you’re doing Whole30, serve as-is or alongside a big green salad. If not, serve with some good crusty bread and butter.
Tools You’ll Need:
- A big stock pot
- Mixing bowls
- Sharp knife
- Box grater (or grating attachment for your food processor)
More Healthy Soup Recipes
Soup is a Whole30 godsend. Make a huge batch of healthy soup, and you can avoid the primary pitfall of any dieter—not having anything quick and easy in your fridge to eat! If you’ve got a bunch of soup made and ready to go, you can just open the fridge, warm up a bowl, and be feasting in minutes. These low-carb, healthy soup recipes will help keep you honest:
Go You!
Whole30, keto—even South Beach! We’ve been low-carbing it for years now, in various ways, and so we know it can be tough. But it certainly doesn’t have to be bland, OR lonely! If you whip up this Whole30 chicken meatball soup, let us know so we can cheer you on! Tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Happy eating!
