DANDELION SOUP

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I like to use dandelion green in many recipes. With hearty meatballs in a wonderful chicken broth, this dish is dandy for the entire family.-Dorothy Collins, Decatur, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 large egg
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound mixed ground meat (beef, veal and/or pork)
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
8 cups torn dandelion greens or spinach

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix egg, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, sour cream, onion and seasonings. Add ground meat; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1/2-in. balls., In a Dutch oven, combine broth, garlic powder, oregano and basil; bring to a boil. Add meatballs; cook, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until cooked through. Skim fat., Add dandelion greens; cook, uncovered, 5-10 minutes or until wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.