Escarole and Orzo Soup with Turkey Parmesan Meatballs

• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• 12 ounces lean ground turkey
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped peeled carrots
• 3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
• 4 cups coarsely chopped escarole (about 1/2 medium head)

1. Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl to blend.
2. Mix in breadcrumbs; let stand 5 minutes.
3. Add turkey, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; gently stir to blend.
4. Using wet hands, shape turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch-diameter meatballs.
5. Place on baking sheet; cover and chill 30 minutes.
6. Bring 8 cups chicken broth to boil in large pot.
7. Add carrots and orzo; reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered 8 minutes.
8. Add turkey meatballs and simmer 10 minutes.
9. Stir in chopped escarole and simmer until turkey meatballs, orzo, and escarole are tender, about 5 minutes longer.
10. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
11. (Can be made 2 hours ahead.
12. Rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more broth if desired.)
13. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

egg, water, breadcrumbs, lean ground turkey, freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh italian parsley, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, chicken broth, carrots, orzo

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/escarole-and-orzo-soup-with-turkey-parmesan-meatballs-107692 (may not work)