CALIFORNIA ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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This is my variation of a standard recipe. I like fresh basil and a little lemon rind, so those are basically my only changes. This is a quick and easy soup with flavors that impress all.

Provided by DPATEL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound extra-lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
2 green onions, sliced
5 ¾ cups chicken broth
2 cups finely sliced escarole (spinach may be substituted)
1 lemon, zested
½ cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta), uncooked
grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

  • Mix together the meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, parsley, and green onions; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
  • Pour broth into a large saucepan over high heat. When boiling, drop in meatballs. Stir in escarole, lemon zest and orzo. Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 98.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Irfan Ullah
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This soup was a waste of ingredients.


Bailee Atkins
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I wouldn't recommend this soup to anyone.


Rk Humayun
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This soup was too time-consuming to make. I don't think it was worth the effort.


Somto Obi
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The meatballs in this soup were a bit dry.


Md Anowar 4123
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Daniel Lo Ponte (dloponte)
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think I just added too much salt.


Jaylah Contreras
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one didn't disappoint.


Sabrina Powell
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Mukta Saha
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Bilal slimani
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it always hits the spot on a cold day.


William Caldwell Caldwell
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are especially good.


Nanah3wny Awny
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This soup was easy to make and so flavorful. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great.


Koketso Peele
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I'm not a huge fan of escarole, but this soup was delicious! The bitterness of the escarole was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the carrots and the saltiness of the broth.


Joyce Wangui
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This soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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