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

 * 1/2 	 lb   lean ground beef
 * 1 	egg, slightly beaten
 * 2 	tablespoons breadcrumbs
 * 1 	tablespoon parmesan cheese
 * 1/2 	teaspoon dried basil
 * 1/2 	teaspoon onion powder
 * 5 3/4 	cups chicken broth
 * 2 	cups chopped escarole or spinach
 * 1/2 	cup orzo pasta, uncooked
 * 1/3 	cup finely chopped carrots
 * grated parmesan cheese

Directions

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