chorizo and chicken meatball soup

15 Pinches 1 Photo
beulah, MI
Updated on Dec 15, 2015

Another great soup full of flavor

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 - chorizo sausages casings removed if present
  • 1 - bulb fennel finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large chicken breast ground in food processor or 1/2 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded parmesan

How To Make chorizo and chicken meatball soup

  • Step 1
    Add oil to large saucepan over medium heat. Add the fennel, carrot, garlic, and red onion. Saute about 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook until chorizo is almost done.
  • Step 2
    Add chicken stock and tomatoes. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile mix the chicken with ground fennel and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Add the orzo to soup mix. Drop the chicken mixture by spoonfuls in hot soup. Cook for another 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the spinach and cilantro. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Other Soups
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes