California Italian Wedding Soup
""This is my variation of a standard recipe. I like fresh basil and a little lemon rind, so those are basically my only changes. This is a quick and easy soup with flavors that impress all."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
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1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley (optional)
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2 green onions, sliced (optional)
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5 3/4 cups chicken broth
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2 cups finely sliced escarole (spinach may be substituted)
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1 lemon, zested
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1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta), uncooked
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grated Parmesan cheese for topping
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