Nana's Italian Wedding Soup
anita geary
ingredients
- 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey or beef
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons minced onion
- 12 cups chicken broth
- 2 1/2 cups spinach - thinly sliced
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 1/2 cup diced carrots (optional)
directions
- 1
1. In a medium bowl, combine the meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set aside.
- 2
2. In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, orzo, carrot and meatballs. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, and meatballs are cooked through. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. 8-12 serving
Source: Teresa Kuhl
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