¾poundground chickenI use ground boneless, skinless thighs
½poundchicken sausagecasings removed
⅔cupitalian bread crumbs
2clovesminced garlic
3tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
½cupfreshly grated Parmesanplus extra for serving.
3tablespoonsmilk
1egg
Kosher salt
Soup
2tablespoonsolive oil
½onion minced
2carrotspeeled and diced
2stalks celerydiced
8cupschicken stock
¾cupdry white wine
1cupsmall pasta like orecchiette
¼cupminced fresh dill
12ouncesbaby spinachoptional
Instructions
Meatballs
Combine all ingredients and pan fry in olive oil until golden brown and almost cooked through.
(Updated Tip: I have also rolled into mini meatballs and baked in air fryer. I baked them on these parchment sheets, spritzed them with olive oil and cooked at 450 for 5-7 mins just until starting to brown.)
Set aside.
Heat oil in a soup pot.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery and saute 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
Add the chicken stock and wine and bring to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook 6 mins.
Add the meatballs.
Add salt to taste and dill.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Add spinach just till wilted and serve.
Serve with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese.