LEMON, ORZO, AND MEATBALL SOUP

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This is a beautifully fragrant and delicious soup from Southern Living. Orzo pasta is such a wonderful addition to any soup.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (fine)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 teaspoons lemon zest, divided (loosely packed)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, divided (crushed)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3 carrots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
64 ounces chicken broth
5 -6 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoons rosemary in a medium bowl. Shape into 30 (1-inch) meatballs (about 1 level tablespoons each).
  • Saute meatballs, in two batches, in 1 tablespoons hot oil per batch in a dutch oven over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Saute onion and next 2 ingredients in remaining 1 tablespoons hot oil in dutch oven over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, lemon juice,and remaining 2 teaspoons zest and 1/2 teaspoons rosemary. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add orzo. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 - 9 minutes or until pasta is almost tender.
  • Stir in meatballs; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with cheese and parsley.

Oyenlayefa Ojigbare
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The meatballs are always so tender and juicy, and the soup is so flavorful.


Shokat Raja
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the soup was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tumelo Mudau
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This is a great recipe! The soup is so flavorful and the meatballs are so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Jennifer Rider
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The meatballs are always so tender and juicy, and the soup is so flavorful.


Lisa Sledge
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the soup was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aliyah Bristol
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This is a great recipe! The soup is so flavorful and the meatballs are so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


CHINAEMEREM NNODIM
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The meatballs are always so tender and juicy, and the soup is so flavorful.


areeba Mehmood
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This soup is amazing! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the soup is so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


tanvir Chowdhury
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it!


Rita Akter
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover meatballs. I often make a big batch of meatballs and then freeze them. When I'm short on time, I just thaw some meatballs and add them to this soup. It's so quick and easy, and it's always delicious.


Gauge Clary
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I love that this soup is so easy to make ahead of time. I often make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week for lunch or dinner. It's so convenient and delicious.


Taivanu Faifua
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day. The meatballs are so hearty and satisfying, and the soup is so rich and flavorful.


lara cvetanovska
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I love how light and refreshing this soup is. It's perfect for a summer meal. The lemon flavor really brightens up the soup and makes it so enjoyable to eat.


Selina Kgatla
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This soup is so versatile. I've made it with different types of meatballs, and it's always delicious. I've also added different vegetables, like carrots and celery, to the soup and it's always a hit.


Sandhya Yadav
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I got so many compliments on the meatballs, which were incredibly juicy and flavorful.


Ali Shafaat
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this soup without any problems. The meatballs were especially easy to make, and they turned out perfectly.


Sajjad Umer
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This lemon orzo and meatball soup was a hit with my family! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the soup had a perfect balance of tangy lemon and savory broth. I will definitely be making this again.