Italian Wedding Soup

Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 5 3/4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups chopped escarole or 2 cups chopped spinach; 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot; grated parmesan cheese

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

lb lean ground beef
1

egg, slightly beaten
2

tablespoons breadcrumbs
1

tablespoon parmesan cheese
¹⁄₂

teaspoon dried basil
¹⁄₂

teaspoon onion powder
5 ³⁄₄

cups chicken broth
2

cups chopped escarole or 2 cups chopped spinach
¹⁄₂

cup orzo pasta, uncooked
¹⁄₃

cup finely chopped carrot
grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

In medium bowl combine, meat, egg,bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil& onion powder; shape into 3/4" balls.
In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in spinach, orzo, carrot& meatballs.
Return to boil;reduce heat to medium.
Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
Serve with additional Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

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