Sicilian Meatball Soup (Low Carb) Recipe

Name: Sicilian Meatball Soup (Low Carb)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 lb 95% lean ground beef; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons fat free egg substitute; 1/4 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; Soup; 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons crushed garlic; 1 cup chopped onions or 1 medium onion; 1 cup diced carrots or 2 medium carrots; 14 1/2 ounces Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick or 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini; 1 cup packed chopped fresh spinach

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 lb 95% lean ground beef
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fat free egg substitute
1/4 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
Soup
6 cups water
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 cup chopped onions or 1 medium onion
1 cup diced carrots or 2 medium carrots
14 1/2 ounces Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick or 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup packed chopped fresh spinach

1
To make meatballs, combine all meatball ingredients (except the orzo) and mix well. Add the uncooked orzo, and mix again. Shape the meat mixture into 1 inch balls and set aside.
2
Combine the water, bouillon granules, Italian seasoning, garlic, onions and carrots in a 4 quart pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes or until the carrots start to soften.
3
Place the undrained tomatoes in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the pureed tomatoes to the simmering broth mixture and increase the heat slightly to return the mixture to a simmer.
4
Add the meatballs, a few at a time, to the simmering soup. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Add the orzo and increase the heat to medium. Cook covered for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is almost done. (Stir occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pot.).
5
Add the zucchini and cook for 3 minutes more or until the zucchini is tender and the orzo is done. Add the spinach and cook for another minute or just until the spinach wilts. Serve hot.

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* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 lb 95% lean ground beef, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Meatball Soup (Low Carb) 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.

Sicilian Meatball Soup (Low Carb)

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