Ingredients

  • FOR THE MEATBALLS
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 lbs ground chicken breast
  • 2 large eggs
  • cooking spray
  • FOR THE SOUP
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, fat-free, less-sodium
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup uncooked pasta shells
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  • FOR THE MEATBALLS: Combine the first 10 ingredients in a bowl; shape mixture into 48 (1-inch) meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 400F for 20 minutes or until done.
  • FOR THE SOUP: Bring water and broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add celery, onions, and frozen vegetables; cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until done.
  • Add meatballs; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Place 6 meatballs in each of 8 bowls; divide soup among bowl. Sprinkle evenly with parsley.