Sicilian Chicken Meatball Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp red chili pepper flakes
3 leeks, cleaned and diced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 carrots, diced
5 celery, diced
2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
3 (14 oz) cans chicken stock
1 (11 oz) can cannellini beans
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef ( prefer chuck)
1/2 italian style breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1/3 cup chopped herbs ( parsley and mint work well)
2 eggs
1 tsp salt and pepper
1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded without skin
1 head chopped escarole
2 lemons , zest of
1/2 cup chopped parsley
grated romano cheese , for serving

Directions:

Heat oil in large pot. Add chili flakes for 2 minutes. Add leeks, carrots, celery, and garlic; sweat until soft about 12 minutes. Add cans of tomato and chicken stock, bring to simmer.
Combine beef, breadcrumbs, milk, romano, herbs, eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl. From small meatballs and add to simmering pot, do not stir. Cover and let simmer about 12 minutes.
In a food processor add beans and water. Add to soup after meatballs simmered. Also add shredded chicken and escarole. Simmer until ready to eat.
Serve bowls of soup with parsley and zest sprinkled over top, and extra romano if you like.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	358.2 Kcal (1500 kJ)
Calories from fat	161.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.93g	28%
Cholesterol	136.66mg	46%
Sodium	1087.73mg	45%
Potassium	954.52mg	20%
Total Carbs	16.97g	6%
Sugars	6.22g	25%
Dietary Fiber	3.94g	16%
Protein	33.01g	66%
Vitamin C	30.2mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	225.9mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	77.1 Kcal (323 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.86g	28%
Cholesterol	29.41mg	46%
Sodium	234.12mg	45%
Potassium	205.45mg	20%
Total Carbs	3.65g	6%
Sugars	1.34g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	16%
Protein	7.1g	66%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	23%
Calcium	48.6mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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