Italian Wedding Soup I

== Description ==
I found this in a magazine and I made changes to make it more flavorful and more "Italian". My husband loves this so much he reheats it for breakfast! Some crusty bread and a glass Italian red wine, " Mama Mia " what a meal!
== Ingredients ==
* ½ lb lean ground beef
* 1 egg, slightly beaten
* 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
* 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
* ½ teaspoon dried basil
* ½ teaspoon onion powder
* 5¾ cups chicken broth
* 2 cups chopped escarole or spinach
* ½ cup orzo pasta, uncooked
* ⅓ cup finely chopped carrots
* grated Parmesan cheese
== Directions ==
# In medium bowl combine, meat, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil and onion powder; shape into ¾" balls.
# In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in spinach, orzo, carrot and 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.
Category:Italian Soups
Category:Escarole Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Orzo Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Wedding Recipes