Asian Ginger Turkey Meatball Soup
Asian ginger turkey meatball soup is a light, warming dinner — tender ginger-and-soy turkey meatballs simmered in a fragrant chicken stock with rice noodles, carrots and bok choy, finished with lime and fresh coriander.
Nutrition per serving
Protein per 100 kcal: 8.4g · Energy from macros: 34% protein / 36% carbs / 30% fat
Ingredients
- 400g ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 40g breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1L chicken stock
- 150g rice noodles
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 150g bok choy, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
Instructions
Mix the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, half the ginger, half the garlic, half the spring onions and the soy sauce, then roll into 12 small meatballs.
Heat the sesame oil in a large pot and brown the meatballs for 4 minutes, turning once, then remove and set aside.
Bring the chicken stock to a simmer with the remaining ginger, garlic and the carrots, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the rice noodles and bok choy and cook for 3 minutes.
Return the meatballs to the pot and simmer for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
Ladle into bowls, squeeze lime over, scatter with coriander and the remaining spring onions, and serve.
Asian ginger turkey meatball soup is a light, warming dinner — tender ginger-and-soy turkey meatballs simmered in a fragrant chicken stock with rice noodles, carrots and bok choy, finished with lime and fresh coriander. High in protein, gently spiced and ready in about 40 minutes.
