Spinach Soup with Sausage Meatballs and Orzo Pasta

Spinach Soup with Sausage Meatballs and Orzo Pasta

Ingredients

For 4 Person(s)

  • 8 ounces Italian sweet sausage, casings removed

  • 1 cup grated Pecorino cheese

  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 quarts chicken stock

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 medium potatoes cut into chunks

  • 1 cup chopped baby carrots

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 2 cups baby spinach

  • 1/2 pound Orzo pasta

Directions

  1. In a bowl combine the first 5 ingredients until you have a homogeneous mixture.

  2. Roll out small meatballs and set aside.

  3. In a large pot add the oil and sauté the onion over a medium flame until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  4. Add the stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Add the carrots, celery and meatballs and bring to a rolling boil. Add the spinach and the orzo pasta. Cook until orzo pasta is al dente.

  5. Enjoy!

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