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Meatball Orzo Soup

Name: Meatball Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 (14 ounce) packages frozen cooked meatballs, thawed; 1 small zucchini, shredded; 0.75 cup orzo pasta; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 eggs

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This soup is a variation of the wonderful Greek avgolemono soup. Using ready-made meatballs makes it a quick and easy supper dish, but it doesn't shortcut the hearty soup's delicious flavor.

Recipe by KATHYP100

Updated on January 14, 2022

8

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) packages frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 small zucchini, shredded
¾ cup orzo pasta
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
¼ cup lemon juice
2 eggs

Directions

Pour chicken broth into a large pot and mix in meatballs, zucchini and orzo. Season with pepper and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
In a bowl, beat together lemon juice and eggs. Mix 1/4 cup hot soup into bowl, then stir entire mixture into the pot. Serve soup hot.

Cook's Note:

Rice may be substituted for the orzo.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

432	Calories
20g	Fat
31g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 432
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 179mg	60%
Sodium 1441mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 9mg	45%
Calcium 73mg	6%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 483mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.