INGREDIENTS
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For the Meatballs:
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1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, chicken or turkey or a combination of them combined with some sausage)
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1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (preferably fresh)
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1 large egg
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1 clove garlic, finely minced
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1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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For the Soup:
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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8 cups homemade chicken broth or Aneto 100% Natural Chicken Broth (quality broth makes all the difference)
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1 cup acini di pepe or other tiny pasta
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1 large bunch leafy greens, roughly chopped (e.g., kale, escarole, curly endive, spinach)
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Freshly grated Parmesan for serving
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Red pepper flakes for serving (optional)