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Escarole and Orzo Soup with Parmesan Turkey Meatballs takes several minutes to prepare.

Escarole and Orzo Soup with Parmesan Turkey Meatballs takes several minutes to cook.

Escarole and Orzo Soup with Parmesan Turkey Meatballs makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Escarole and Orzo Soup with Parmesan Turkey Meatballs are:

1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
12 ounces lean ground turkey
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1 cup chopped peeled carrots
3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
4 cups coarsely chopped escarole (about 1/2 medium head)

Here is how you make Escarole and Orzo Soup with Parmesan Turkey Meatballs:

Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl to blend. Mix in breadcrumbs; let stand 5 minutes. Add turkey, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; gently stir to blend. Using wet hands, shape turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on baking sheet; cover and chill 30 minutes.Bring 8 cups chicken broth to boil in large pot. Add carrots and orzo; reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered 8 minutes. Add turkey meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in chopped escarole and simmer until turkey meatballs, orzo, and escarole are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more broth if desired.)Ladle soup into bowls and serve.Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JEPAROO.

The nutritional information for Escarole and Orzo Soup with Parmesan Turkey Meatballs is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 279.3

• Total Fat: 8.8 g
• Cholesterol: 86.0 mg
• Sodium: 346.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 22.0 g