Italian Wedding Soup

By á-41473

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon parmessan 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 parmessan cheese

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 Parmessan cheese sprinkled on top.