CALIFORNIA ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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This is my variation of a standard recipe. I like fresh basil and a little lemon rind, so those are basically my only changes. This is a quick and easy soup with flavors that impress all.

Provided by DPATEL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound extra-lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
2 green onions, sliced
5 ¾ cups chicken broth
2 cups finely sliced escarole (spinach may be substituted)
1 lemon, zested
½ cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta), uncooked
grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

  • Mix together the meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, parsley, and green onions; shape into 3/4 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; reduce heat to medium. Cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 98.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Mubarak Usainey
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This soup is the epitome of comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling, and the flavors are just incredible.


Cherish Ncube
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I thought the soup was a little too salty for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding some more water.


Ranime Delbani
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The recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Kayden Johnson
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I didn't find it to be overpowering in this soup.


Md more
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped kale and carrots that I had on hand and it turned out great.


Usifo Inumidun
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I'm not a fan of Italian wedding soup, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the meatballs were tender.


Bacha Lal
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I made this soup in a slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and I didn't have to babysit it all day.


Nestor Dylan
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The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but overall the soup was still very good.


EgyStar 2020
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I'm not a huge fan of escarole, but I thought it worked really well in this soup. It added a nice bitterness that balanced out the other flavors.


Michael Cavanagh
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are just amazing.


Brooklyn Lacy mccorkle
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the lemon zest.


David Montalvo
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The soup was a little bland for my taste, but it was still a good base for adding my own spices and vegetables.


Brianna Miller
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This is my new go-to soup recipe. It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests.


Lyric Kinnee
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The escarole and spinach added a nice touch of bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the carrots and celery.


Fiaz Hussain
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the meatballs were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.