Christina’S Italian Wedding Soup

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 teaspoons grated onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1-1/2 pounds ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 medium carrots, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cartons (32 ounces each ) chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups acini di pepe pasta
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach
• Additional minced fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2. For soup, in a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
3. Stir in stock, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Drop meatballs into soup; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Gently stir in pasta; cook 10-12 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender.
4. Stir in spinach. Top servings with parsley and cheese.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/christina-s-italian-wedding-soup/ (may not work)