Italian Wedding Soup with Carrots, Orzo and Meatballs
"There are endless variations on this soup, but the main elements are meatballs and greens. In our recipe, we make meatballs of ground beef and pork, and we add plenty of fresh herbs and kale for the green component...."
INGREDIENTS
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Meatballs
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1/4 pound ground pork
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1/3 cup dried bread crumbs
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3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
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3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
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2 tablespoons chopped garlic
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2 tablespoons chopped oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 egg, beaten
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pinch of ground nutmeg
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pinch of paprika
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Soup
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3/4 cup chopped white onions
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3/4 cup chopped carrots
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2 tablespoons chopped garlic
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Ground black pepper, to taste
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and halved
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1 cup uncooked orzo
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2 cups shredded spinach
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