Italian Wedding Soup

INGREDIENTS 

SERVINGS 4 UNITS US

• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 5 3⁄4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped escarole or 2 cups chopped spinach
• 1⁄2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1⁄3 cup finely chopped carrot
• grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

In medium bowl combine, meat, egg,bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil& onion powder; shape into 3/4" balls.
In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in spinach, orzo, carrot& 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.


Source:

http://www.food.com/recipe/italian-wedding-soup-14061