Italian Wedding Soup
Try a little twist to a Classic. Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs.
Ingredients:
- 1 Lb Ground Chicken
- 1/2 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Cup White Onion, Diced
- 1/2 Cup Carrot, Diced
- 1/2 Cup Mushrooms, Diced
- 1/2 Cup Celery, Diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 10 Cups Chicken Stock
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Cup Dry Orzo Pasta (or Preferred Pasta Noodles or Rice)
- 4 Cups Kale (or Spinach), Roughly Chopped
- 3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
Instructions:
- Combine Ground Chicken, Bread Crumbs, Egg, Parmesan, Garlic, Parsley, Salt and Pepper in a medium bowl. After well mixed, shape the meatballs (About 1 Inch - about 16 Meatballs).
- Cook meatballs in oven 400ºF for 20 Minutes. Set aside.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil over Medium Heat in a Large Pot. Add Onion, Carrot, Mushrooms and Celery. Cook for 3 to 4 Minutes while stirring occasionally. Add Garlic and cook for 2 Minutes.
- Add Chicken Stock and Bay Leaf to the Pot. Cover and bring to a Boil.
- Once it begins to Boil add the Orzo and Meatballs. Let Simmer with the cover on until Orzo is tender (about 8 Minutes).
- Add Kale to the Pot. Cook for 2 to 3 Minutes until wilted.
- Add Parmesan Cheese and season with Red Pepper Flakes, Salt and Pepper. Add Lemon Juice.
- Serve and Enjoy!