FBD

Italian Wedding Soup

ItalianBeefIntermediate25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
  • 2 piece eggs, beaten
  • 0.3 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 3 tbsp minced onion
  • 2 0.5 quart chicken broth
  • 2 cup spinach, packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup seashell pasta
  • 0.8 cup diced carrots

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling. Stir in the spinach, pasta, carrot and meatballs. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium.

  3. 3

    Cook, stirring frequently, at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.