ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

By margiekyle

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

Details

Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from google.com

Preparation

Step 1

1

In medium bowl combine, meat, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil& onion powder; shape into 3/4" balls.


2

In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in spinach, orzo, carrot& meatballs.


3

Return to boil; reduce heat to medium.


4

Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.


5

Stir frequently to avoid sticking.


6

Serve with additional Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top