Healthier Italian Wedding Soup

• 12 lb 90% lean ground beef (90/10)
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
• 12 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 12 small onion, finely chopped
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups chopped spinach
• 12 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 12 cup carrot, diced medium
• parmesan cheese, grated, garnish

1. In medium bowl combine, meat, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried basil & onion powder.
2. Shape into 1/2" balls, set aside.
3. In large soup pot, heat broth to boiling; stir in carrots, orzo and meatballs.
4. Return to a gentle boil, cooking for 10 minutes until orzo is tender; stirring frequently.
5. Add spinach.
6. Serve with grated Parmesan sprinkled over top.

ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, onion, chicken broth, chopped spinach, orzo pasta, carrot, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/healthier-italian-wedding-soup-510675 (may not work)