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25-Min German Wedding Soup with Crispy Bread

A light, silky broth loaded with tender chicken, fluffy meatballs, and fresh herbs — the German classic that tastes like comfort in a bowl. Toasted bread rounds out the meal perfectly.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
32g
25-Min German Wedding Soup with Crispy Bread
comfortcozygermanchickentendersilkySoupweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix ground chicken with panko, 1 tbsp water, salt, and pepper until just combined.

  2. Step 2

    Bring broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  3. Step 3

    Roll chicken mixture into 12 small meatballs and drop into simmering broth.

  4. Step 4

    Add carrots and simmer until meatballs float and carrots are tender, about 8 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and dill, then taste and adjust salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Toast bread slices in a skillet until golden, then serve alongside hot soup.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons

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