Spring Minestrone With Chicken Meatballs

Name: Spring Minestrone With Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients: 6 ounces ground chicken (about 3/4 cup); 1⁄2 cup fresh breadcrumb; 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated, divided, plus more for garnish; 4 garlic cloves, 2 minced, 2 thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; 1 large egg, whisked; 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds; 5 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water; 3⁄4 cup ditalini; 1 cup carrot, peeled and cut int 1/2 inch rounds; 1 cup Baby Spinach (packed); kosher salt; black pepper, freshly ground; fresh basil, chopped