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Italian wedding soup

17) Italian Wedding Soup (meatball and orzo)

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper; form 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Cook meatballs in a skillet 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  3. Add broth, carrot, celery, onion, and garlic to slow cooker.
  4. Add browned meatballs.
  5. Cook on low 4 hours.
  6. Add orzo and spinach; cook on high 20-25 minutes until orzo is cooked.
  7. Taste before adding more salt or pepper.