Escarole and Orzo Soup with Turkey Parmesan Meatballs

Escarole and Orzo Soup with Turkey Parmesan Meatballs
Escarole and Orzo Soup with Turkey Parmesan Meatballs
If desired, grate a little extra Parmesan cheese for passing; a sprinkling over the soup will echo the flavor in the meatballs.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 main-course servings
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  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation 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. Per serving: calories, 350; total fat, 14 g; saturated fat, 5 g; cholesterol, 132 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation 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. Per serving: calories, 350; total fat, 14 g; saturated fat, 5 g; cholesterol, 132 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit