BROTHY ORZO AND PORK MEATBALLS

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In this one-pot dinner recipe, meatballs are given a makeover for spring. Ground pork, fennel seed, and Parmesan are mixed togther and formed into meatballs that cook in a light, bright broth with orzo pasta, lemon juice, and fresh dill.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small onion
12 ounces ground pork
1 large egg, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup orzo
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
Extra-virgin olive oil and fresh dill sprigs, for serving

Steps:

  • Grate onion; squeeze out excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl (you should have 1/2 cup onion). Add pork, egg, fennel seeds, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir until just combined (do not overmix). With dampened hands, roll mixture into 24 balls, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • In a medium pot, bring broth and 1 cup water to a boil. Add orzo; cook 5 minutes. Add meatballs, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring once, until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes more. Stir in lemon juice; season to taste. Serve with a drizzle of oil, more cheese, pepper, dill, and lemon wedges.

Dahat _farsat
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful. The orzo is cooked perfectly, and the broth is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Billycart Adventures
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. The meatballs are so flavorful and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The broth is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Senshaw Asrat
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This is a great recipe for a potluck. The meatballs are easy to make ahead of time and the dish can be easily reheated. The broth is also very flavorful.


Albert Sokoni
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I will add more spices next time.


Ohene Prosper
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were very flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Samuelistic Dollar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. The meatballs are easy to make and the orzo cooks quickly. The broth is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Aayan Shaeikh
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The meatballs were especially popular. I will definitely be making this again.


Tuye Galgalo
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter night. The broth is so flavorful and the meatballs are so comforting. I will definitely be making this again!


M Kaiesm
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.


Monica Wilson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Harun Sayyed
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful. The orzo was cooked perfectly, and the broth was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Dennis Victor
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the orzo and broth were delicious.


Vera chisom
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatballs are easy to make and the orzo cooks quickly. The broth is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Simon!Tamim Sorkar
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the orzo. The broth was also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mukhtyar Arman
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This dish was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The broth was light and flavorful, and the vegetables added a nice touch of color and crunch. I will definitely be making this again!