LEMONY CHICKEN-FETA MEATBALL SOUP WITH SPINACH
Some might be suspicious of the rolled oats called for in this recipe, but used in place of breadcrumbs, they help create a light and tender chicken meatball. A half-cup more is simmered in the broth, which thickens it and provides a pleasant texture. The meatballs, made with ground chicken, feta and fresh dill, swim in a lemony, spinach-filled broth that's comforting and light, perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve any leftovers with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the soup.
Provided by Yasmin Fahr
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, add the chicken, feta, 1/4 cup oats, the grated onion, most of the dill (reserve about 2 tablespoons for garnish), the cumin, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently combine without squeezing too hard or overworking the meat. Lightly wet your palms and shape the meat into small balls, a little smaller than the size of a golf ball, about 1 1/2 inches. (You will have approximately 25 balls.)
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or wide pot over medium until shimmering. Add the diced onion, season with salt, and cook until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon turmeric and the red-pepper flakes, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Push the onions to the sides as best you can, then add the meatballs. (They will be close together, and that's OK.) Cook until browned on two sides, 5 to 7 minutes total.
- Pour in the broth and remaining ½ cup oats, then gently tilt the pot to the right and left to distribute the oats and broth without disturbing the meatballs. Bring to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to maintain an active simmer. Season with salt. Cook, gently stirring occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom, until the oats have softened and the meatballs are cooked through, about 4 minutes more.
- Stir in the spinach and lemon juice until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes more. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Spoon into bowls, top with pepper and the remaining dill. Serve with lemon wedges.
CHICKEN FETA SOUP
Make and share this Chicken Feta Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Amedeane
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil chicken in stock until cooked thoroughly.
- Add 1 lb diced fresh tomatoes.
- Add 16 oz. fresh baby spinach.
- Add 8 oz. crumbled feta cheese.
- Add 1/4 teaspoons oregano (more or less to taste).
- Add juice of one lemon.
- Add 1 lb. cooked bowtie pasta.
- Simmer and serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.5, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 137.1, Sodium 1008.5, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.8, Protein 48.8
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