Name: California Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: ½ lb Ground Beef; 1 egg; 2 tbsp Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves; 1 tbsp Italian flat leaf parsley; 2 Green Onions; 5¾ cups chicken broth; 2 cups escarole; 1 lemon; ½ cup orzo

California Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

How To Make California Italian Wedding Soup

It’s a yes to this California Italian wedding soup that marries the meaty taste of lean beef, cheese, and herbs to make a hearty, warm meal.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

½lbground beef,extra-lean
1egg,lightly beaten
2tbspItalian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1tbspParmesan Cheese,grated, add more for topping
2tbspfresh basil leaves,shredded
1tbspItalian flat leaf parsley,chopped
2green onions,sliced
5¾cupschicken broth
2cupsescarole,finely sliced, or spinach
1lemon,zested
½cuporzo ,(rice-shaped pasta), uncooked

Instructions

Mix together the meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, parsley, and green onions. Shape into ¾- inch balls.
Pour broth into a large saucepan over high heat. When boiling, drop in meatballs.
Stir in escarole, lemon zest, and orzo. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
Cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring frequently.
Serve sprinkled with cheese.