Zesty Meatball Noodle Soup
Warm up your soul with this vibrant and flavorful Zesty Meatball Noodle Soup! This comforting recipe blends tender, homemade beef meatballs infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, swimming in a fragrant broth layered with fresh vegetables, tangy lime juice, and optional sriracha for a spicy kick. Paired with silky rice noodles and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and scallions, this soup strikes the perfect balance between zestiness and heartiness. Ready in under an hour, it's an ideal meal for chilly nights or when you're craving a quick yet satisfying dinner. Indulge in a bowl of bold flavors that'll leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 1 large Egg
- 100 g Breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1.5 liters Chicken broth
- 2 medium Carrot, sliced
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 3 stalks Scallions, sliced
- 200 g Rice noodles
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1/2 tbsp of grated ginger, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter, and set aside on a plate.
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch). Remove the meatballs and set aside.
In the same pot, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the remaining minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and carefully add the browned meatballs back into the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Add the lime juice to the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. For extra heat, stir in the optional sriracha.
To serve, divide the rice noodles into bowls and ladle the soup with meatballs and vegetables over the top.
Garnish with sliced scallions and chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy your Zesty Meatball Noodle Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2173 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 887 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
