By Brittany Cano
Lemon Chicken Meatball and Pastini Soup
8 steps
Prep:10minCook:30min
Updated at: Thu, 21 May 2026 16:44:52 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
57
Moderate
Glycemic Load
27
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories517.9 kcal (26%)
Total Fat22.2 g (32%)
Carbs47.6 g (18%)
Sugars7.3 g (8%)
Protein33.2 g (66%)
Sodium750.3 mg (38%)
Fiber4.7 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Meatballs
1 lbground chicken
1egg
⅓ cupbread crumbs
2 Tbspnonfat greek yogurt
⅓ cupparmesan cheese
1 tspgarlic powder
1 tsponion powder
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
1 Tbspfresh dill
chopped
Soup
Instructions
Step 1
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot. Sauté the shallot, garlic, and dill for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, greek yogurt, parmesan garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and sautéed shallot mixture. Mix until combined and form into small meatballs.
Step 3
In the same pot, sear the meatballs for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned,. Remove and set aside.
Step 4
Add butter, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, potatoes, dill, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
Step 5
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
Step 6
Add the meatballs back in along with the pastini. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the pasta is cooked.
Step 7
Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 8
Serve warm with extra parmesan, black pepper, and fresh dill on top.
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