Mini Meatball Orzo Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • 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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Introduction

Tomato/beef based broth with veggies & orzo pasta - I used home canned tomatoes & zucchini with garlic pieces - & tiny meatballs - wonderful soup that can satisfy as a meal. Tomato/beef based broth with veggies & orzo pasta - I used home canned tomatoes & zucchini with garlic pieces - & tiny meatballs - wonderful soup that can satisfy as a meal.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    3/4 pound ground chuck
    1/4 cup imported romano cheese
    1/4 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
    small amount of water to moisten bread crumbs
    1 tsp oregano
    1 tsp garlic powder
    2 large eggs

    1 quart canned tomatoes with garlic & zuchini
    6 baby carrots sliced
    1/4 cup sliced thin onions
    1 clove garlic
    2 beef boullions
    1 cup water
    2 tsp basil
    1/4 orzo pasta
    1/4 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.