Italian Wedding Soup, (Low Sodium) Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup, (Low Sodium)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: meatball; 1/2 lb lean ground beef, ground chicken or 1/2 lb ground turkey; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, seasoned; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried and crushed; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; broth; 8 cups chicken broth, low sodium; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated; 3 cups escarole, chopped; 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 1/2 cup carrot, diced medium; parmesan cheese, grated, garnish

Servings: persons

meatball
1/2 lb lean ground beef, ground chicken or 1/2 lb ground turkey
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, seasoned
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon basil, dried and crushed
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
broth
8 cups chicken broth, low sodium
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated
3 cups escarole, chopped
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup carrot, diced medium
parmesan cheese, grated, garnish

1
["Boil water for orzo. Cook according to package directions. Rinse with cool water, drain and set aside.", "In medium bowl combine, meat, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried basil & onion powder. Shape into 1/2"" balls, set aside.", "In large soup pot, heat broth to boiling; stir in carrots.", "Whisk together: 1 beaten egg and 2 t grated parmesan; slowly add to broth while stirring the broth with a fork to allow thin strands of egg to form.", "Return to boil; add meatballs slowly to avoid sticking to one another and bottom of pot.", "Return to a slow simmer. Add cooked orzo and escarole. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.", "Check for seasoning. Sometimes I add a little chicken bouillon at this point if the flavor needs a boost.", "Ladle into bowls and serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired."]

1140

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

175

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: meatball, 1/2 lb lean ground beef, ground chicken or 1/2 lb ground turkey, 1 egg, slightly beaten, 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, seasoned, and more.

Yes, Italian Wedding Soup, (Low Sodium) 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.

Italian Wedding Soup, (Low Sodium)

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