ITALIAN MEATBALL AND ESCAROLE SOUP

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This is from my 365 Low-fat Meals cookbook. Yum! This will come together in zero time if you already have meatballs made up and stashed in the freezer. :)

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb ground turkey
1 egg white
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup orzo pasta
4 cups escarole, shredded
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, egg white, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Mix lightly to blend. Shape into 16 meatballs.
  • In a large soup pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add meatballs and orzo, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
  • Add escarole and lemon juice. Cover and simmer 5 minutes, or until escarole is tender.
  • Serve sprinkled with more Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 1209.9, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 21.6

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