ITALIAN CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP WITH BARLEY

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This soup bursts with flavor. Now that I've moved back to "The Great Northwest", it has become a favorite on rainy, gray days. Serve with crusty bread and a salad of spinach and tomatoes topped with toasted pine nuts.

Provided by Northwest Lynnie

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

9 cups low sodium chicken broth
6 garlic cloves, crushed and divided
1/2 cup barley
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb ground chicken thighs or 1 lb ground turkey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix seasonings and dried herbs in a small bowl.
  • Rinse barley and drain it.
  • Combine barley in a large soup pot with the 9 cups of chicken broth, about HALF the herb mixture, and 3 of the cloves of crushed garlic.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook covered for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the meatball ingredients and form into balls the size of walnuts in the shell (you will get 20 or more).
  • When the barley/broth mixture has simmered for 30 minutes, add in the remaining 3 crushed garlic cloves, the rest of the seasonings and dried herb mixture, the meatballs, and the carrots and onion.
  • Bring soup back to a low simmer, and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring gently every 10 or 15 minutes so meatballs won't stick to the bottom or break apart.
  • Serve soup topped with chopped parsley and a generous handful of grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 103, Sodium 828.5, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 30.1

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