Greens, Orzo And Meatball Soup
  1. Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl to blend. Mix in breadcrumbs; let stand one minute.

  2. Add turkey, parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; gently stir to blend.

  3. Using wet hands, shape turkey mixture into 1 ¼-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on baking sheet; chill while you prepare the next steps, or 30 minutes, if you have the time.

  4. Bring chicken broth to a boil in large (4 to 5-quart) pot.

  5. Add carrots and orzo; reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered 8 minutes.

  6. Add turkey meatballs and simmer 10 minutes.

  7. Stir in chopped greens and simmer until turkey meatballs, orzo, and escarole are tender, about 5 minutes longer.

  8. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

  9. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

  10. This be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more broth if needed or desired.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍲Soup

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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