Napa Dave’s Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp basil
1 tbsp parsley
2 green onions, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach ( then thawed)
1 lemon , zest of, only
1/2 cup orzo pasta (uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
parmesan cheese, for topping

Directions:

Mix together the meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, parsley, and green onions.
Shape the meat mix into 3/4 inch balls.
Pour broth into a large saucepan over high heat. After the broth starts to boil, drop in meatballs a few at a time.
Add the spinach and cook for about 5 minutes until the soup is very hot again.
Add the lemon zest and orzo and return to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
Cook for 10 more minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring frequently.
Serve sprinkled with additional parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	196.12 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.77g	17%
Cholesterol	78.65mg	26%
Sodium	1404.62mg	59%
Potassium	542.38mg	12%
Total Carbs	7.09g	2%
Sugars	1.57g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.19g	5%
Protein	14.27g	29%
Vitamin C	35.1mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	70.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	40.17 Kcal (168 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.21g	17%
Cholesterol	16.11mg	26%
Sodium	287.67mg	59%
Potassium	111.08mg	12%
Total Carbs	1.45g	2%
Sugars	0.32g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.24g	5%
Protein	2.92g	29%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	58%
Iron	0.4mg	10%
Calcium	14.4mg	7%

* 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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