Ingredients

• 1.5 kg - ground chicken breast
• 1/2 tsp - ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp - salt
• 5/8 cup - seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 - egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp - vegetable oil
• 1 cup - chopped onion
• 1.5 tsp - minced garlic
• 4 cups - water
• 1.5 cups - chicken broth
• 1.5 cups - sliced carrots
• 1.5 cups - chopped celery
• 1.5 cups - sliced parsnip
• 1/2 tsp - salt
• 1/2 tsp - ground black pepper
• 2 - bay leaves

How to Make Chicken Meatball Soup

• Turn cold water on in sink to a fine stream.
• Using wet, bare hands, mix together ground chicken, .5 teaspoon salt, .5 teaspoon pepper, bread crumbs, and beaten egg.
• Shape into small meatballs, wetting hands as necessary. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for approximately 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Meanwhile, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender/clear in a large pot.
• Add water, broth, carrots, celery, parsnips, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and bay leaves.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer about 15 to 20 minutes. Add meatballs after 10 minutes.