Directions:
- Follow the steps below in sequence, as the timing of putting ingredients in the soup is important.
- In an 5-6 quart saucepan, boil half a chicken. (Remove the skin before cooking.)
- Cook for 1 1/2-2 hours on low boil.
- Add 1 or 2 bay leaves, salt and pepper. As it is cooking, remove the foam from the liquid.
- Add 1 bouillon cube.
- When soup is done, remove chicken from liquid. Take meat off the bones and put into separate bowl; cover and refrigerate.
- For best results, refrigerate broth overnight and skim fat off the top before reheating. Before reheating, strain broth through a fine strainer.
- Clean and break into 2-inch pieces, 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of escarole. Steam escarole to 90% doneness. If you cannot find escarole, use romaine lettuce.
- Scrape 1-2 carrots and dice into medium pieces.
- Dice 2 stalks of celery into medium sized pieces.
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely.
- These 3 ingredients and the escarole will be added to the broth after the chicken has thoroughly been cooked and broth strained.
- Prepare meatball mixture:
- 1/2 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup grated cheese
- 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- Handful of chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Roll meatballs in 3/4-inch diameter balls refrigerate until ready to cook soup.
- When ready to cook soup, in a separate 2-quart saucepan, cook about 1/3-1/2 pound of Acini di Pepe or orzo pasta. Cook to al dente.
- Add meatballs to broth. Cook at a simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken pieces, carrots, celery and onion. Simmer until vegetables are 90% done. Add escarole and let simmer until almost done. Add pasta and soup is ready to serve.
- Add grated cheese on top for additional flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 195.09 Kcal (817 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 53.95 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.99g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 43.28mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 440.19mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 288.1mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.6g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 2.23g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Protein | 12.65g | 25% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 109.14 Kcal (457 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 30.18 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.35g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 24.21mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 246.25mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 161.17mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 13.2g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 1.25g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.12g | 8% | |
| Protein | 7.08g | 25% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 8% | |
* 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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