1 pound lean ground beef 1 egg 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup each chopped mint and chopped parsley 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbs lemon zest 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepperSOUP 2 tsp olive oil 2 leeks, sliced 1 rib celery, sliced 3 cans 14.5 oz each low sodium chicken broth 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 1 small head escarole, chopped 1/2 cup uncooked orzo 2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
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| MEATBALLS---In a bowl, combine first 9 ingredients. Stir to mix well. Shape mixture into 36 meatballs. SOUP---Heat oil in a pot. Add leeks and celery and cook 5 min. stirring until softened. Stir in broth, tomatoes and escarole and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Drop in the meatballs and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook 18 min. stirring until orzo is tender and the meatballs are cooked through. Stir in lemon juice and pepper sauce. MAKES 6 SERVINGS.*
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