California Italian Wedding Soup



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
25 mins

Servings:
6


Ingredients

  • ½poundextra-lean ground beef
  • 1egg, lightly beaten
  • 2tablespoonsItalian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1tablespoongrated Parmesan cheese
  • 2tablespoonsshredded fresh basil leaves
  • 1tablespoonchopped Italian flat leaf parsley (Optional)
  • 2green onions, sliced (Optional)
  • 5 ¾cupschicken broth
  • 2cupsfinely sliced escarole (spinach may be substituted)
  • 1lemon, zested
  • ½cuporzo (rice-shaped pasta), uncooked
  • grated Parmesan cheese for topping

  • Directions

    Mix together beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, parsley, and green onions; shape into 3/4-inch meatballs.

    Pour broth into a large saucepan over high heat. When boiling, drop in meatballs. Stir in escarole, lemon zest, and orzo. Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with cheese.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    159 Calories
    6g Fat
    15g Carbs
    12g Protein

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