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.

Baked Potato Soup

My parents came over for the Pens game last night. I made this recipe for dinner. It was really good! I served it with grilled cheese sandwiches!

Rating: 10 of 10

Baked Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS:
3 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 large baked potatoes, peeled (I used 3)
and cubed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS:
In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain. Saute onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper; mix well. Gradually add broth. Bring to boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, cream and hot pepper sauce; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon, cheese and parsley.