Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatball Soup with Asian Orzo
Serving Size:Â 4-6
Prep Time:Â 15 Minutes
Cook Time:Â 30 Minutes
Total Time:Â 45 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 lb. Pappardelle’s Asian Orzo
1 (4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled & finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled & finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, deseeded & finely chopped
2 lb. ground chicken
1 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems finely chopped, reserving a few leaves for garnish
3 Tbsp. fish sauce, divided
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more as needed
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14-oz) can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
5 oz. baby spinach
1 Tbsp. lime juice, plus wedges for garnish
Instructions:Â
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain & set aside.Â
- Add half of ginger, garlic and jalapeños to a large bowl, setting the rest aside. Add chicken, chopped cilantro, 2 Tbsp. fish sauce and 1 tsp. salt. Using your hands, combine ingredients, without over-mixing. Form ground meat into 2-inch meatballs.
- Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in single batches, add the meatballs in a single layer and cook, flipping halfway through, until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat, adding oil as needed.
- Once all meatballs are browned, reduce heat to medium and add remaining ginger, garlic and jalapeños, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth, coconut milk, sugar and remaining 1 Tbsp fish sauce, and bring to simmer. Add meatballs and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 5-8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in spinach and lime juice.Â
- Divide the pasta into serving bowls. Top with meatballs, broth and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
