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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix ground chicken with panko, 1 tbsp water, salt, and pepper until just combined.
Step 2
Bring broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Roll chicken mixture into 12 small meatballs and drop into simmering broth.
Step 4
Add carrots and simmer until meatballs float and carrots are tender, about 8 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and dill, then taste and adjust salt and pepper.
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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