Italian Wedding Soup

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happy_bunny1990
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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 cup seashell pasta
3/4 cup diced carrots

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set aside.

In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, pasta, 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 no longer pink inside. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Footnotes

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 185

Total Fat: 8.4g
Cholesterol: 71mg
Sodium: 1081mg
Total Carbs: 12.8g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Protein: 14.1g

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  • happy_bunny1990
    happy_bunny1990 Posts: 144
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    INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

    1 pound extra-lean ground beef
    2 eggs, beaten
    1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
    2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    3 tablespoons minced onion
    2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
    2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
    1 cup seashell pasta
    3/4 cup diced carrots

    DIRECTIONS

    In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set aside.

    In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, pasta, 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 no longer pink inside. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

    Footnotes

    Servings Per Recipe: 10

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories: 185

    Total Fat: 8.4g
    Cholesterol: 71mg
    Sodium: 1081mg
    Total Carbs: 12.8g
    Dietary Fiber: 1g
    Protein: 14.1g
  • joann
    joann Posts: 624 Member
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    that certainly sounds wonderful..I think I might try this using turkey instead of beef....yummy....
  • nytoaz
    nytoaz Posts: 143
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    Thanks, I'm definitely trying this recipe!

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