Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp dry bread crumbs
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 tbsp plus 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/8 tsp plus 1/4 tsp pepper, divided
1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup uncooked orzo or acini di pepe pasta
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-1/2 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, parsley, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. meatballs.
Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, beans and spinach. Stir in pasta, meatballs and remaining salt and pepper.
Cook until spinach is tender and meatballs are heated through. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese. Yield: 7 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	152.67 Kcal (639 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.7g	13%
Cholesterol	44.79mg	15%
Sodium	366.87mg	15%
Potassium	549.67mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.08g	3%
Sugars	2.35g	9%
Dietary Fiber	4.13g	17%
Protein	12.45g	25%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	163.6mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	74.19 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.23g	13%
Cholesterol	21.77mg	15%
Sodium	178.29mg	15%
Potassium	267.13mg	12%
Total Carbs	4.41g	3%
Sugars	1.14g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	17%
Protein	6.05g	25%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	30%
Iron	1.4mg	15%
Calcium	79.5mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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