Italian Wedding Soup

1.Ingredients

1⁄2lb lean ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1⁄2teaspoon dried basil
1⁄2teaspoon onion powder
5 3⁄4cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped escarole or 2 cups chopped spinach
1⁄2cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1⁄3cup finely chopped carrot
grated parmesan cheese

2.Directions

1. In medium bowl combine, meat, egg,bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil& onion powder; shape into 3/4″ balls.
2. In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in spinach, orzo, carrot& meatballs.
3. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium.
4. Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
5. Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
6. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.