Stracciatelli Soup With Tiny Meatballs

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Delicious Stracciatelli Soup With Tiny Meatballs recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces lean ground beef
1 small onion , chopped fine , 1/3 cup
1 large egg
2 teaspoons seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons parsley , fresh chopped
1 teaspoon parmesan cheese , grated
6 cups chicken broth
8 ounces fresh spinach , cut in thin strips
1 medium carrot , shredded
1/4 cup egg pastina or 1/4 cup any small shell pasta
1 teaspoon fresh parsley , chopped
2 large eggs , slightly beaten
grated parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
289
Sugar
5g
Fat
11g
This Stracciatelli Soup With Tiny Meatballs recipe is a classic Italian soup made with porcupine meatballs that are cooked in a delicious chicken broth. Tiny meatballs made of ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, and parsley provide a kick of protein while spinach and shredded carrot provide additional nutrition. The egg is whisked in with a fork and slowly poured into the soup to create delicate strands of egg throughout. Whether you're fighting off a cold, or just craving a comforting meal, this is just the recipe you need. This amazing soup is comfort food at its best!

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, chopped onion, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, grated parmesan, and salt to form tiny meatballs.
2.Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
3.Add the meatballs, spinach, shredded carrot, and pastina to the pot and stir.
4.Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
5.In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a fork.
6.Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup, stirring constantly, until the eggs form thin strands in the soup.
7.Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

PROS

This soup is packed with vegetables and lean protein from the meatballs.

It is easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.

CONS

The soup may not be substantial enough for a hearty meal on its own and may need to be paired with a salad or a piece of bread.

Beware of ever-increasing sodium levels when adding chicken broth to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The spinach and carrots are high in vitamin A and the lean ground beef provides a boost of iron.
Egg pastina is a good source of carbohydrates that can give you energy for the day.

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