Quick Meatball and Orzo Soup

• 2 lb frozen meatballs, thaw out a bit
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 10 cup beef stock
• 1 tsp powdered garlic
• 1 lb orzo pasta
• 14 oz can of Italian style stewed tomatoes
• 1 lb bag frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess liquid
• 1 salt and fresh pepper to taste
• 2 cup grated Parmesan cheese to top each portion

1. In stock pot on medium heat add oil.
2. Saute onions and garlic together for 3 minutes.
3. Add in meatballs and cook another 4 minutes.
4. Add in garlic powder, tomatoes, stock and spinach.
5. Raise heat to medium high and bring to boil.
6. Add in orzo, reduce heat to medium and cook until orzo are just tender, 8-10 minutes.
7. Check now for salt and pepper , add to your liking.
8. Remove from heat, serve with a nice salad and crusty bread to dip in broth.
9. Top each serving with cheese.
10. NOTE: IF YOU PLAN TO HAVE LEFTOVERS, COOK ORZO SEPARATELY.
11. ADD TO EACH SERVING.
12. STORING WITH ORZO WILL RESULT IN ORZO SOAKING IN LIQUIDS AND BECOMING MUSHY.
13. Recipe by taylor68too.

frozen meatballs, onion, extra virgin olive oil, clove garlic, beef stock, garlic, orzo pasta, italian style stewed, frozen spinach, salt, parmesan cheese

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/357709-quick-meatball-and-orzo-soup (may not work)