Manu’s Chicken Meatball and Risoni SoupManu’s Chicken Meatball and Risoni Soup Manu’s Chicken Meatball and Risoni Soup

Chicken, Meatball & Risoni Soup Recipe

  • Serves 4
  • Preparation Time 15MINS
  • Cook Time 25MINS

500g chicken mince

cup bread crumbs

1 egg

2 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped

Salt and pepper

4 tbs olive oil

1 onion, finely diced

1 carrot, peeled, diced

3 garlic cloves, crushed

cup risoni

1L (4 cups) Campbells Real Stock- Chicken

50g baby spinach

STEP 1 In a mixing bowl combine chicken mince, breadcrumbs, egg, tarragon, season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Divide mince mixture into small meatballs, set aside.

STEP 2 Heat 2 tbs of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, cook meatballs in batches for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

STEP 3 Reheat the saucepan with 2 tbs of olive oil, add onion and carrot, cook for 2 minutes, add garlic and cook for a further 1 minute, then add risoni, stir until combined, add Campbells Real Stock, bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until risoni is al dente.

STEP 4 Return meatballs and add spinach to the soup, simmer for 2 minutes. Season to taste. Serve with grated parmesan, if desired.