Lemongrass and Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup

A fragrant ginger and lemongrass broth is the secret to this warming chicken meatball soup. Packed with mushrooms, pak choi, edamame and sugar snap pe...A fragrant ginger and lemongrass broth is the secret to this warming chicken meatball soup. Packed with mushrooms, pak choi, edamame and sugar snap peas, it’s a delicious way to get a variety of vegetables into one bowl. Tender chicken meatballs add protein, while fresh lime adds a zesty finish and chilli flakes bring a little heat. Read more A fragrant ginger and lemongrass broth is the secret to this warming chicken meatball soup. Packed with mushrooms, pak choi, edamame and sugar snap peas, it’s a delicious way to get a variety of vegetables into one bowl. Tender chicken meatballs add protein, while fresh lime adds a zesty finish and chilli flakes bring a little heat. A fragrant ginger and lemongrass broth is the secret to this warming chicken meatball soup. Packed with mushrooms, pak choi, edamame and sugar snap peas, it’s a delicious way to get a variety of vegetables into one bowl. Tender chicken meatballs add protein, while fresh lime adds a zesty finish and chilli flakes bring a little heat.

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Soy, Gluten View all Chilli, Edamame beans, Sugar snap peas, Onion, Ginger, Pak Choy, Grains, Mushroom, Lime, Sesame, Soy, Chicken, Gluten, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

40g
Protein
314kcal
Calories
11g
Total Fat
15g
Carbs
6g
Sugars
7g
Fibre
183mg
Calcium
14%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
112mg
Magnesium
27%
 
1516mg
Potassium
32%
 
1100mg
Sodium
48%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.2mcg
Vitamin B12
8%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
2.2mg
Vitamin E
15%
 
214mcg
Vitamin B9
54%
 
214mcg
Vitamin A
24%
 
51mg
Vitamin C
57%
 
3.3mg
Zinc
30%
 
60mcg
Vitamin K
50%
 
0.6mg
Copper
67%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B2
46%
 
15.8mg
Vitamin B3
99%
 
1.2mg
Vitamin B6
71%
 
524mg
Phosphorus
42%
 
Protein: 40g; Calories: 314kcal; Total Fat: 11g; Carbs: 15g; Sugars: 6g; Fibre: 7g; Calcium: 183mg (14%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 112mg (27%); Potassium: 1516mg (32%); Sodium: 1100mg (48%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.2mcg (8%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 2.2mg (15%); Vitamin B9: 214mcg (54%); Vitamin A: 214mcg (24%); Vitamin C: 51mg (57%); Zinc: 3.3mg (30%); Vitamin K: 60mcg (50%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 0.6mg (46%); Vitamin B3: 15.8mg (99%); Vitamin B6: 1.2mg (71%); Phosphorus: 524mg (42%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Soy, Gluten View all Chilli, Edamame beans, Sugar snap peas, Onion, Ginger, Pak Choy, Grains, Mushroom, Lime, Sesame, Soy, Chicken, Gluten, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 4
For the meatballs:
chicken mince
Swaps: turkey thigh mince
garlic cloves
grated
grated
lemongrass paste
finely sliced
For the soup:
white onion
finely diced
garlic cloves
grated
grated
lemongrass paste
chicken stock
soy sauce
mixed mushroom
sliced
pak choi
sliced
sugar snap peas
sliced
juiced
For garnish (optional):
red chilli flakes
toasted sesame seeds
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

In a large bowl, mix together the chicken mince, garlic, ginger, lemongrass paste and spring onions. Shape into small meatballs (the size of a heaped teaspoon). Cover and place in the fridge until needed.

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