Ingredients
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Meatballs
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1/2 lb Ground Pork
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1/2 lb Ground Beef
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1 Garlic Clove
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2 eggs
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1 Tbsp (or milk) Cream
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1/3 cup Panko Bread Crumbs (Plain)
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1/4 cup (grated) Parmesan Cheese
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small bunch (2 Tbsp minced) Fresh Parsely
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2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
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1 tsp Dried Oregano
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Salt
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Black Pepper
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Italian Wedding Soup
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4 Garlic Cloves
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1-2 Celery Stalks
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1 Onion
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2 Tbsp Olive Oilor butter
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3 Carrots
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3 cups Fresh Spinach
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8 cups Chicken Stock
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1/4 cup (optional) Dry White Wine
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1 bunch Fresh Parsely
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3/4-1 cup dried OrzoOr ditalini, or make your own - see below
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1/2 cup (grated) Fresh Parmesan Cheese
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Salt
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Black Pepper
Directions
Steps
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1
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Make the Chicken StockPeel and dice the onion and carrots. Dice the celery. Peel and mince the garlic. In a large pot, heat the oil on medium high, then saute all for about 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and wine, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer on medium. |
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2
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Make the Beef and Pork MeatballsMeanwhile, make the meatballs. Combine all the ingredients and loosly mix. Form very tiny meatballs. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes. |
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3
Done
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Add the uncooked orzo and the fresh spinach - chopped to the soup and cook for another 15-20 min. |
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4
Done
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Add chopped fresh parsely, the meatballs, and Parmesan cheese to taste. |
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5
Done
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Italian Wedding Soup VariationsUse Italian seasonings instead of just Oregano in the meatballs. Use ground chicken instead of beef and pork for the meatbasll - and for the seasonings, use feenel seeds, red pepper flakes and paprika. |
