Polpette Di Pollo in Brodo (Chicken Balls in Soup)

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 141 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 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 5.0g8%
 Saturated Fat 2.0g8%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 508mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g5%
 Dietary Fiber 0.0g1%
 Sugars 5.0g
Protein 10.0g19%
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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