Creamy Italian Meatball Soup
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Melt butter in a large pot over.
- 2Add mirepoix mixture and generously season with salt and pepper.
- 3Cook for a few minutes until veggies have softened.
- 4Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 5Add chicken broth and water and bring to a boil.
- 6Then add orzo and meatballs and let simmer for 5 minutes or until orzo is cooked.
- 7Add pesto and mix.
- 8Lower heat and stir in spinach until wilted.
- 9Add heavy cream and lemon.
- 10Taste and add more salt/pepper if needed.
- 11Serve and garnish with lots of Parmesan, fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 14 oz mirepoix
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 packet Trader Joe's Italian chicken meatballs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 large spoonfuls basil pesto
- 3 handfuls spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon
- grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp parsley
- salt
- pepper
Equipment
potwooden spoongarlic pressmeasuring cupladle
Tips
- The heavy cream is optional if you want a lighter soup.
- Heavy cream makes everything better.
- Add lots of lemon.
- Garnish with lots of Parmesan, fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.
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