Italian Wedding Soup I

Description
I found this in a magazine and I made changes to make it more flavorful and more "Italian". My husband loves this so much he reheats it for breakfast! Some crusty bread and a glass Italian red wine, " Mama Mia " what a meal!



Ingredients

 * ½ lb lean ground beef
 * 1 egg, slightly beaten
 * 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
 * 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
 * ½ teaspoon dried basil
 * ½ teaspoon onion powder
 * 5¾ cups chicken broth
 * 2 cups chopped escarole or spinach
 * ½ cup orzo pasta, uncooked
 * ⅓ cup finely chopped carrots
 * grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) In medium bowl combine, meat, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil and onion powder; shape into ¾" balls.
 * 2) In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in spinach, orzo, carrot and meatballs.
 * 3) Return to boil; reduce heat to medium.
 * 4) Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
 * 5) Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
 * 6) Serve with additional Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.