Creamy Italian Meatball Soup

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Melt butter in a large pot over.
  2. 2Add mirepoix mixture and generously season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3Cook for a few minutes until veggies have softened.
  4. 4Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. 5Add chicken broth and water and bring to a boil.
  6. 6Then add orzo and meatballs and let simmer for 5 minutes or until orzo is cooked.
  7. 7Add pesto and mix.
  8. 8Lower heat and stir in spinach until wilted.
  9. 9Add heavy cream and lemon.
  10. 10Taste and add more salt/pepper if needed.
  11. 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.