MAMA'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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This hearty soup was inspired by a soup I tasted at an Italian wedding. It is sure to please just about everyone! Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Provided by Lalena

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

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 cup seashell pasta
¾ cup diced carrots

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set aside.
In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, pasta, carrot and meatballs. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, and meatballs are no longer pink inside. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 70.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1045.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g