Spinach Soup with Sausage Meatballs and Orzo Pasta
Spinach Soup with Sausage Meatballs and Orzo Pasta… the ultimate comfort food for the chilly months of the year.
Ingredients
For 4 Person(s)
For the Soup:
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8 ounces Italian sweet sausage, casings removed
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1 cup grated Pecorino cheese
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1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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4 large eggs
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2 quarts chicken stock
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 medium potatoes cut into chunks
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1 cup chopped baby carrots
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1 cup chopped celery
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2 cups baby spinach
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1/2 pound Orzo pasta
Directions
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In a bowl combine the first 5 ingredients until you have a homogeneous mixture.
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Roll out small meatballs and set aside.
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In a large pot add the oil and sauté the onion over a medium flame until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add the stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Add the carrots, celery and meatballs and bring to a rolling boil. Add the spinach and the orzo pasta. Cook until orzo pasta is al dente.
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Enjoy!
