Bok Choy Meatball Soup with Ground Turkey
This bok choy meatball soup is an Asian take to your regular meatball soup. I love the combination of spices in this recipe I learned years ago.
Equipment
Large pot or Dutch oven
10-inch (25cm) non-stick skillet
Microplane or fine grater (for ginger)
Large mixing bowl
Instant-read thermometer
Ladle
Cutting board and sharp chef's knife
Ingredients
For the broth
1 tablespoon avocado oil - for the pot
2 medium carrots - approximately 150g, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery - chopped
1 medium yellow onion - approximately 150g, diced
3 cloves garlic - minced
2 tablespoons parsley - fresh flat-leaf ; chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
8 cups beef stock - 1.9 litres; beef broth or beef bouillon
1 piece ginger - fresh ; 1-inch (2.5cm), peeled and grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce - low-sodium
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce- 1 cup cremini mushrooms - or white button mushrooms ; 70g, sliced
3 heads baby bok choy - approximately 300g, trimmed and chopped
For the meatballs
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil - for the skillet
1 pound ground turkey (minced turkey) - 450g, minced turkey- 3 tablespoons chia seeds - 30g
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Peel and chop the carrots. Trim and chop the celery. Dice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.2 medium carrots, 2 stalks celery, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.1 tablespoon avocado oil, 2 medium carrots, 2 stalks celery, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Add beef broth, parsley, grated ginger, 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and simmer for 30 minutes.8 cups beef stock, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 piece ginger, 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- While the broth simmers, prepare the meatballs. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, chia seeds, 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce, and sriracha. Mix until just combined — do not overwork. Roll into 12-16 meatballs, roughly 1.5 inches (4cm) each.1 pound ground turkey (minced turkey), 3 tablespoons chia seeds, 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding, sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Internal temperature must reach 165°F / 74°C.1 tablespoon avocado oil, 1 pound ground turkey (minced turkey)
- Once the broth has simmered for 30 minutes and the meatballs are cooked, add the sliced mushrooms and chopped bok choy to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes until the bok choy is tender-crisp and still vibrant green.1 cup cremini mushrooms, 3 heads baby bok choy
- Divide the meatballs among four bowls. Ladle the hot broth with vegetables over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days. The bok choy will soften further but remains flavourful.
Freezing: Remove bok choy before freezing. Freeze meatballs and broth together for up to 2 months. Add fresh bok choy when reheating.
Make-Ahead: Prepare and sear the meatballs up to 24 hours in advance. Refrigerate, then add to the simmering broth when ready to serve.
Substitution: Ground chicken works as a 1:1 swap for turkey. Replace chia seeds with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2 tablespoons water, or use 1 beaten egg. Use tamari and gluten-free hoisin for a gluten-free version.
Pro Tip: Don't crowd the skillet when searing meatballs — work in batches to ensure each one gets good surface contact and a proper crust that holds together in the broth. Let the meatball mixture sit for 3-5 minutes after mixing so the chia seeds hydrate and create a stronger bind.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 40gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1457mgPotassium: 1592mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5426IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 3mg
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