Pond Scum Soup(Low Carb)

Submitted by Chef #733099

"A variation of Italian Wedding Soup-because of the spinach-my step daughter calls it "Pond Scum Soup"-good stuff, easy to make, and low carb."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 quarts chicken broth (2 quarts)
• garlic (the real thing or powder to taste)
• spinach (fresh or frozen)
• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef (1 1/2 pounds)
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)

directions

1. Combine Spinach(a large bag of frozen spinach)and chicken broth(2 of the quart sized cans).
2. Simmer over low heat for about 1/2 hours.
3. Add Garlic to taste.
4. Mix lean ground beef and parmesan cheese-could add Italian bread crumbs-but do not add.
5. because of the added carbs.
6. Roll ground beef/ parmesan cheese mixture into small balls-marble size.
7. Place balls on cookie sheet-bake at 350 until brown on outside.
8. Add meatballs to soup-simmer 2 hrs-or more.
9. Soup is great with crusty bread which is spread with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
10. Makes about 1/2 gallon.