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Italian Wedding Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey breast
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 0.5 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp oil for cooking meatballs
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium carrots diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 1 tbsp oil for soup
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 6 oz orzo
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine ground turkey, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, water, and breadcrumbs. Form into small meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove meatballs and set aside.
  • Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package directions.
  • Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in lemon juice.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
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