Italian Wedding Soup I Recipe

"Coming from Rhode Island, a very ethnic state, this soup was traditionally served at Italian weddings. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese."

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1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

5 3/4 cups chicken broth

2 cups thinly sliced escarole

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1/3 cup finely chopped carrot

Prep 20 m

Cook 30 m

Ready In 50 m

In medium bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion powder; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
In large saucepan, heat broth to boiling; stir in escarole, orzo pasta, chopped carrot and meatballs. Return to boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Per Serving: 416 calories;14.2 g fat;43.3 g carbohydrates;27.3 g protein;87 mg cholesterol;1211 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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