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Ginger Chicken Meatball Soup with Baby Bok Choy

A comforting soup featuring tender, aromatic chicken meatballs swimming alongside vibrant green baby bok choy in a soul-warming broth infused with fresh ginger.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
For the Soup
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
  • 4-5 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Combine ground chicken, minced ginger, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Mix gently with your hands until just combined - overmixing creates tough meatballs. Roll into walnut-sized balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  2. Heat chicken broth in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced ginger pieces and let them simmer for 5 minutes. Season with soy sauce and a pinch of salt.
  3. Gently drop meatballs into the simmering broth. Cook for 12-15 minutes until they float to the surface.
  4. Add halved baby bok choy to the pot during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. The stalks should be tender-crisp and the leaves bright green. Drizzle with sesame oil and adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

You can prep the meatballs ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to cook for smoother weeknight dinner prep. Don't overmix the meatball mixture to avoid dense, tough meatballs. Avoid boiling the soup vigorously - gentle simmering keeps meatballs tender. Don't add bok choy too early to prevent mushy vegetables. Store leftover soup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of broth if needed.