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From Scratch Italian Wedding Soup

Looking for a simple but so delicious soup to serve? This Italian Wedding Soup has a little of everything: orzo, meatballs, carrots, and spinach. Give it a try!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 4 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 4 cups chopped spinach
  • 2-3 cloves minced garlic
  • 11 cups chicken stock low sodium
  • 1 cup orzo
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Basil to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Mix eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and Italian sausage (venison or regular) together. Shape into 1 inch meatballs and place on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, saute the carrots with garlic, salt and pepper until softened.
  • Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add orzo and cook to al dente. Two minutes before the pasta is done, add spinach and meatballs. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Keyword Italian sausage, Italian Wedding Soup, meatballs, soup, soups and stews
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