During these late fall days and into November I find myself repeating the same flavors over and over. Lots of cheese pasta, caramelized onions, and slow-cooked chicken. I’m using plenty of sage, apples, and pumpkin – basically all the most delicious fall flavors. And the truth is, I LOVE every single recipe. These are my favorite recipes to create. But I’ve finally hit that time of the year when I need a little more. I start to look for something bold in flavor with spice and color. I put on my thinking cap for a minute and I brainstorm. This was me last week. I needed to switch things up! I’ve been missing cooking for my older brother, Creighton. so I used Creighton and the foods he loves for some inspiration. There is nothing Creighton loves more than a spicy curry. It can be Indian or Thai-inspired, he loves it all. And he loves meatballs. I put curry and meat together and this is what I got. Truly the most delicious bowl of warming spicy flavors are in this chicken meatball soup recipe.
The details
Start with the chicken meatballs. I love to make meatballs because you can really season them up with flavor. I mixed ground chicken (you could also do ground turkey, ground beef, or ground pork) with shallots, and ginger, and then added a splash of tamari for saltiness. Once the meatballs are together, the rest is easy. Sear the meatballs in a pot. I usually just use a medium size soup pot or dutch oven. Then pull the meatballs out and set them aside. To that same pot, I add red curry paste, curry powder, another shallot, more ginger, and some garlic. Cook everything together until fragrant. Now pour in the chicken broth and add the sweet potato. Simmer the sweet potato until it becomes soft, then stir in the coconut milk, spinach, and meatballs. Allow everything to cook together until the soup thickens. The soup should be creamy and almost more like a curry than a soup, just slightly thinner than a curry. Serve over steamed rice and top with sesame oil. You can add some cilantro or parsley if you like too! And of course, I recommend naan for scooping up all the creamy, coconutty broth/sauce. So flavorful, full of color, and filled with good-for-us ingredients. It’s the creamiest, most flavorful bowl. And lastly, the leftovers – they taste even better the following day. The flavors have time to mend, and the broth is even more delicious. Just store in an airtight container in the fridge. Looking for other warming fall dinners? Here are a few ideas: Better For You Chicken and Spinach Ramen Creamy Butternut Squash Butter Chicken 30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken Coconut Milk Braised Black Pepper Chicken Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice Lastly, if you make this Coconut Curry Chicken Meatball Soup with Rice be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
