Pork & Fennel Meatball Orzo Soup

30 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Toast the fennel seeds in a dry pan for a minute until fragrant, then roughly crush.
  2. 2Toast the fennel seeds in a dry pan for a minute until fragrant, then roughly crush.
  3. 3Toast the fennel seeds in a dry pan for a minute until fragrant, then roughly crush.
  4. 4Add the breadcrumbs to a large bowl and pour over the milk to hydrate.
  5. 5Add the breadcrumbs to a large bowl and pour over the milk to hydrate.
  6. 6Add the breadcrumbs to a large bowl and pour over the milk to hydrate.
  7. 7Add the pork mince, crushed fennel, chilli flakes, oregano, lemon zest, chopped parsley, parmesan, salt and pepper.
  8. 8Add the pork mince, crushed fennel, chilli flakes, oregano, lemon zest, chopped parsley, parmesan, salt and pepper.
  9. 9Add the pork mince, crushed fennel, chilli flakes, oregano, lemon zest, chopped parsley, parmesan, salt and pepper.
  10. 10Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  11. 11Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  12. 12Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  13. 13Heat a large frying pan over medium heat with a light spray of oil.
  14. 14Heat a large frying pan over medium heat with a light spray of oil.
  15. 15Heat a large frying pan over medium heat with a light spray of oil.
  16. 16Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides, working in batches if needed.
  17. 17Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides, working in batches if needed.
  18. 18Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides, working in batches if needed.
  19. 19Remove and set aside.
  20. 20Remove and set aside.
  21. 21Remove and set aside.
  22. 22In the same pan, add the onion and cook for a few minutes until soft, then stir in the garlic.
  23. 23In the same pan, add the onion and cook for a few minutes until soft, then stir in the garlic.
  24. 24In the same pan, add the onion and cook for a few minutes until soft, then stir in the garlic.
  25. 25Pour in the bone broth and bring to a simmer.
  26. 26Pour in the bone broth and bring to a simmer.
  27. 27Pour in the bone broth and bring to a simmer.
  28. 28Add the frozen spinach and parmesan rind and return to a gentle simmer.
  29. 29Add the frozen spinach and parmesan rind and return to a gentle simmer.
  30. 30Add the frozen spinach and parmesan rind and return to a gentle simmer.
  31. 31Stir in the orzo and cook for 5–6 minutes, then add the meatballs back in and simmer for another 5 minutes until cooked through and the orzo is tender.
  32. 32Stir in the orzo and cook for 5–6 minutes, then add the meatballs back in and simmer for another 5 minutes until cooked through and the orzo is tender.
  33. 33Stir in the orzo and cook for 5–6 minutes, then add the meatballs back in and simmer for another 5 minutes until cooked through and the orzo is tender.
  34. 34Finish with chopped parsley, lemon juice and black pepper.
  35. 35Finish with chopped parsley, lemon juice and black pepper.
  36. 36Finish with chopped parsley, lemon juice and black pepper.
  37. 37Serve in bowls with extra grated parmesan on top.
  38. 38Serve in bowls with extra grated parmesan on top.
  39. 39Serve in bowls with extra grated parmesan on top.

Ingredients

  • 300 g 5% pork mince
  • 300 g 5% pork mince
  • 300 g 5% pork mince
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 Zest of lemon
  • 1 Zest of lemon
  • 1 Zest of lemon
  • 30 g fresh breadcrumbs
  • 30 g fresh breadcrumbs
  • 30 g fresh breadcrumbs
  • 30 g milk
  • 30 g milk
  • 30 g milk
  • 10 g grated parmesan
  • 10 g grated parmesan
  • 10 g grated parmesan
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • 10 g Olive Oil (for frying)
  • 10 g Olive Oil (for frying)
  • 10 g Olive Oil (for frying)
  • 1000 ml chicken bone broth
  • 1000 ml chicken bone broth
  • 1000 ml chicken bone broth
  • 100 g orzo or small pasta
  • 100 g orzo or small pasta
  • 100 g orzo or small pasta
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 courgettes or handful spinach
  • 2 courgettes or handful spinach
  • 2 courgettes or handful spinach
  • Parmesan rind
  • Parmesan rind
  • Parmesan rind
  • 1 small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 Juice of lemon
  • 0.5 Juice of lemon
  • 0.5 Juice of lemon
  • Freshly grated parmesan
  • Freshly grated parmesan
  • Freshly grated parmesan
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper

Equipment

dry panlarge bowllarge frying pan