Lemon, Orzo, And Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Lemon, Orzo, And Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (fine); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 teaspoons lemon zest, divided (loosely packed); 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, divided (crushed); 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 carrots, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 64 ounces chicken broth; 5 -6 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 cup orzo pasta; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (fine)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 teaspoons lemon zest, divided (loosely packed)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, divided (crushed)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3 carrots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
64 ounces chicken broth
5 -6 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley

1
Combine first 4 ingredients, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoons rosemary in a medium bowl. Shape into 30 (1-inch) meatballs (about 1 level tablespoons each).
2
Saute meatballs, in two batches, in 1 tablespoons hot oil per batch in a dutch oven over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon.
3
Saute onion and next 2 ingredients in remaining 1 tablespoons hot oil in dutch oven over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, lemon juice,and remaining 2 teaspoons zest and 1/2 teaspoons rosemary. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add orzo. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 - 9 minutes or until pasta is almost tender.
4
Stir in meatballs; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with cheese and parsley.

1450

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

194

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: 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey), 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (fine), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon, Orzo, And Meatball Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Lemon, Orzo, And Meatball Soup

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