Italian Meatball & Orzo Soup: A Cozy, Hearty Delight
A warm and comforting soup that combines tender meatballs, savory broth, and hearty orzo for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the meatballs. Cook until browned.
- Add beef broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the orzo and cook according to package instructions.
- In the last few minutes, add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some extra Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg