Meatball Soup
This soup beefs up the health by using chicken with lean beef to lower the fat.
- Servings
- 8
- Type
- Soup, Main Dish, Lunch

Ingredients
- 1 tsp crumbled bay leafNutrition
- 1/2 tsp ground oreganoNutrition
- 1/2 tsp black pepperNutrition
- 1 tsp saltNutrition
- 1/3 tbsp mintNutrition
- 1/2 lb ground chickenNutrition
- 2 cups chopped cabbageNutrition
- 2 medium carrotsNutrition
- 2 stalks medium celeryNutrition
- 1 chayoteNutrition
- 1/2 cup cilantroNutrition
- 2 cloves minced garlicNutrition
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepperNutrition
- 2 medium zucchiniNutrition
- 2 small whole tomatoesNutrition
- 10 cups waterNutrition
- 1/4 cup corn flourNutrition
- 1/2 lb ground lean beefNutrition
- 10 oz frozen cornNutrition
Directions
- 1In large pot, combine water, bay leaf, half of onion, green pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of mint. Bring to boil.
- 2In bowl, combine chicken, beef, other half of onion, tomato, oregano, corn flour, pepper, garlic, and salt. Mix well. Form 1-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in boiling water and lower heat. Cook over low heat for 30–45 minutes.
- 3Add carrots, chayote, cabbage, and celery. Cook over low heat for 25 minutes. Add corn and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and rest of mint.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (549 g)
Calories154
Total Fat3 g
Saturated Fat1.0 g
Trans Fat0.1 g
Cholesterol38 mg
Sodium369 mg
Total Carbohydrate18.6 g
Dietary Fiber4.1 g
Sugars3.9 g
Protein15.3 g
- Potassium
- 651 mg
Per 100 g
- Calories
- 28
- Protein
- 2.8 g
- Carbs
- 3.4 g
- Fat
- 0.5 g
154kcal
- Protein 38%
- Carbs 46%
- Fat 17%
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