Mini Meatball Orzo Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
3/4 pound ground chuck1/4 cup imported romano cheese1/4 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbssmall amount of water to moisten bread crumbs1 tsp oregano1 tsp garlic powder2 large eggs1 quart canned tomatoes with garlic & zuchini6 baby carrots sliced1/4 cup sliced thin onions1 clove garlic2 beef boullions1 cup water2 tsp basil1/4 orzo pasta1/4 cup imported romano cheese
Directions
Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, water to moisten the breadcrumbs (small quanity), oregano, garlic powder, eggs & romano cheese - roll into tiny meatballs - fry the meatballs in the soup pan - remove, drain fat.

Sautee sliced baby carrots, onions & garlic till tender but not brown - add tomatoes with zuchini, beef bouillion, water, basil and simmer for about 15 minutes on medium, add meatballs & orzo pasta and cook till tender 8 to 10 minutes - add the remaining romano cheese & stir till disolved.

Makes about 6 servings 1 1/2 cups each



Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ATOCHA.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 363.0
  • Total Fat: 11.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 127.4 mg
  • Sodium: 2,040.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 23.5 g

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