Healthier Italian Wedding Soup

Submitted by Cook4_6

"An attempt to reduce fat and sodium content in a family favorite."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Meatball

• 226.79 g 90% lean ground beef (90/10)
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 29.58 ml seasoned breadcrumbs
• 14.79 ml parmesan cheese
• 2.46 ml dried basil, crushed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• Broth

• 1419.54 ml low sodium chicken broth
• 709.77 ml chopped spinach
• 118.29 ml orzo pasta, uncooked
• 118.29 ml carrot, diced medium
• parmesan cheese, grated, garnish

directions

1. In medium bowl combine, meat, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried basil & onion powder. Shape into 1/2" balls, set aside.
2. In large soup pot, heat broth to boiling; stir in carrots, orzo and meatballs.
3. Return to a gentle boil, cooking for 10 minutes until orzo is tender; stirring frequently.
4. Add spinach.
5. Serve with grated Parmesan sprinkled over top.