Post by chief_cook2 on May 18, 2003 18:38:26 GMT -6
1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten egg
2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon EACH dried basil leaves and onion powder
5-3/4 cups (46-oz. can) chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced fresh escarole or spinach
1/2 cup (about 3 oz.) Orzo, uncooked
1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
Grated Parmesan cheese
In medium bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings;
shape into 3/4-inch balls. In large saucepan, heat broth to boiling;
stir in meatballs, escarole, orzo and carrot. Return to a boil;
reduce heat to medium. Cook at a slow boil 10 minutes or until orzo
is tender, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with cheese.
4 to 6 servings