Kid Goat Meatball and Vegetable Soup with Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Comforting soup featuring tender kid goat meatballs simmered with fresh vegetables and herbs for a nourishing and flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ground kid goat meat, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground kid goat meat
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground kid goat meat, 1 small finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently and form into 1-inch meatballs.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning on all sides for 4-5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pot, add 2 diced carrots and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil. Return meatballs to the pot along with 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and 1 tsp salt. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill and adjust seasoning with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Serve hot garnished with extra parsley if desired.