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Create the Perfect Italian Meatball Orzo Soup for Dinner

Italian Meatball Orzo Soup 6 Ingredients Easy Delicious
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Cozy and Comforting: Italian Meatball Orzo Soup is a hearty, flavor-packed soup blending homemade broth, tender meatballs, and orzo pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 1 medium celery stalk, sliced
  • 6 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1 pound frozen Italian-style meatballs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. 1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrot, and sliced celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

2. 2. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and the can of diced tomatoes (with their juice). Bring the mixture to a simmer.

3. 3. Stir in the frozen Italian-style meatballs, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes.

4. 4. Add the dry orzo pasta to the simmering soup and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the meatballs are heated through.

5. 5. Stir in the chopped fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes, just until the spinach is wilted.

6. 6. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. It is also customizable with different vegetables or pasta types.

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Keywords: meatball soup, orzo soup, Italian soup

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