Directions:
- Mix meatball ingredients together and roll small meatballs the size of a marble. (If forming the meatball is difficult, cover and refrigerate first.)
- In a medium pan, cook orzo al dente, according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Prep the vegetables.
- In a large pot, saute onion, thyme and sage in olive oil. When the onion starts to turn a golden color; add garlic, carrot, celery and cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Set the vegetable mixture aside on a plate.
- In the same pot add all the meatballs and cook for 2-3 minutes before stirring (this will keep them from breaking). Gently toss with a rubber spatula to brown on all sides.
- Add reserved vegetables, chicken stock, and bay leaf. Simmer gently, (do not boil) until vegetables are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
- Add cooked orzo and spinach, stir together. (Adding spinach right before serving will help it maintain its rich green color).
- Garnish soup bowls with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 297.48 Kcal (1245 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 116.29 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.92g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 38.37mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 785.21mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 528.97mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 31.09g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 8.69g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.98g | 12% | |
| Protein | 15.82g | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 142.8mg | 14% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 74.32 Kcal (311 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 29.05 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.23g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 9.58mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 196.16mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 132.15mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.77g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 2.17g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.74g | 12% | |
| Protein | 3.95g | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 35.7mg | 14% | |
* 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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