Polpette Di Pollo in Brodo (Chicken Balls in Soup)

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

141 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

10	cups	chicken broth

Chicken balls
1	pound	ground chicken	lean
2	slices	bread	whole grain, crumbled
3	tablespoons	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated
2	tablespoons	parsley leaves	fresh, chopped
1	each	egg	lightly beaten
1	teaspoon	garlic	minced
1	teaspoon	lemon zest	grated
1/4	teaspoon	nutmeg	grated
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste

Garnish
1	x	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	freshly grated
1	x	parsley leaves	fresh, chopped

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl combine the chicken ball ingredients and mix together with your hands until well-combined.

Form into balls the size of walnuts.

2. Bring the broth to a full boil, carefully drop in the balls, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes, or until just tender but not overcooked.

3. Serve the soup hot, garnished with a light sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley.

Lean turkey can be substituted for the chicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 315g

Amount per Serving

Calories 141 31% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	8%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 34mg	11%
Sodium 508mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 10.0g	19%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	4%		Iron	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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