Monday, December 29, 2008

Italian Wedding Soup

I needed an Italian Wedding Soup recipe for my sister's party this weekend. I had never tried to make it before but thought it would compliment my meal well. I just picked a random recipe that got good reviews. It's a good base recipe that allows you to add things to your liking. I made mine in a crockpot.

Rating: 7 of 10

Italian Wedding Soup

25 min 5 min prep
SERVES 8


1 lb lean ground beef
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
11 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 cups chopped escarole or chopped spinach
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
2/3 cup finely chopped carrot
grated parmesan cheese

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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