Audry's Italian Wedding Soup for Mom Recipe

Name: Audry's Italian Wedding Soup for Mom
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup onion, minced; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons italian seasoning; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt; pepper; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 1 carrot, chopped smal; 2 celery ribs, chopped small; ½ cup onion, chopped small; ½ cup parsley, chopped; 5 cups spinach, raw and rinsed well; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground pork
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup onion, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 carrot, chopped smal
2 celery ribs, chopped small
½ cup onion, chopped small
½ cup parsley, chopped
5 cups spinach, raw and rinsed well
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese

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For Broth:.
2
In a heavy, large soup pot combine the onion, carrot, celery and 2 T. olive oil- Cook until tender.
3
Add the chicken broth, parsley, and Orzo.
4
Cook for 10 minutes, or until Orzo is tender.
5
Meatballs:.
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Combine the ground meat, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, minced onion, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and egg.
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Mix completely and form into little balls - place on parchment paper (I used a small ice cream scoop to make the little meatballs).
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At this point you could add them to the boiling soup.
9
My daughter wanted to brown them in 2 T. of olive oil, and then add them to the soup.
10
Add spinach and cook another 5-10 minutes.
11
Top each bowl with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
12
The Parmesan cheese will give the soup some salt, so don't over season your soup.

1503

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground pork, 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Audry's Italian Wedding Soup for Mom falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Audry's Italian Wedding Soup for Mom

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