Italian Wedding Soup

Ingredients

• 350g lean ground beef
• 3 pcs Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 large egg
• ⅓ cup of parsley, chopped
• ½ tbsp of garlic powder
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 8-12 cloves of garlic, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• ½ cup of white wine
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup small pasta (orzo)
• 3 cups spinach, chopped

Instructions

1. Start by making your meatballs. Add all ingredients under 'Meatballs' in a large bowl and mix by hand. Form into tiny balls and fry in a pan. Set aside for later.
2. For the soup saute onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until fragrant and soft. Deglaze with white wine, and add equal parts chicken and beef stock. Integrate your orzo pasta and top with a bay leaf and let simmer for a few minutes.
3. After that add your meatballs in, remove the bayleaf and top with chopped spinach. Allow to simmer for another few minutes.
4. Top with more parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy!