Friendy Italian Wedding Soup

[AmberAA1]

This is from the Fat Flush Book, I am making it today and will be back to give a review:


Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup diced onion
4 cups no-salt-added beef broth
1 carrot, chopped
1 cup spinach, chopped, packed, and well drained
fresh garlic, minced, for garnish

combine the beef, garlic, parsley, and onion togeather
shape into 1/2 inch meatballs
brown meatballs in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until cooked and set aside
pour broth into a large pot, add chopped carrot and bring to a boil
Reduce heat, add meatballs, and simmer covered for about 20 mins.
add spinach and simmer for 15 minutes longer
garnish with lots of fresh garlic

[AmberAA1]

Oh this soup is good. I love spinach and this is great. I had to stop myself from eating the entire pot. I containered it up and froze it. This recipe makes 4 servings.

[AmberAA1]

I remade this using the entire bag of spinach and loved it even more.

[justcindy]

Oh!!!!! Wedding soup!! Haven't had this for a while, so glad there is a low carb version!!!! Thanks!!!

[suzzee2003]

Just added this recipe to my collection!
Thanks for sharing! :)

[etoiles]

This soup is so wonderful!! I made it today and even used much more spinach than suggested (a whole 10oz box) but it was wonderful. Just couldn't believe how delicious it was!
:thup: :thup: :thup: :thup: :thup:

Added a sprinkle of parmesan on top of each bowlful.

Wow, I am definately making this again!!!

Did a vegetarian version using gardenburger meatballs.

[Norma June]

:thup: <img src="http://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/u/chef.gif" width="29" height="28"> :thup:

I had a recipe similar to this except it used the waxed chicken broth. Oh drool .... !

I just love the Italian Wedding Soup at East Side Mario's.

[Karsuepas]

You can also use escrole! You can also add an egg or two beaten with parm or any Italian grated cheese. YUM!

[maryp]

try adding some crushed pepper flakes for a little kick. GREAT!!!!

[melrhea]

This soup is GRRRRREAT!
I did make a few additions/subtractions though (mostly because I didn't have everything onhand when I made it)

no parsley in the meatballs
Add a little salt to the meatball mixture
used chicken broth instead of beef (the italian soup we like is from Campbells and they use chicken broth - plus it was all I had)
no carrot
add some spices to the broth - garlic powder, white pepper

My DH and I loved it! Yummmm!

[AmberAA1]

Thanks guys for the reviews. I still make this and keep it in the freezer for a snack or dinner when BF isn't here. I tried it with different cheeses on top and I loved it too, Thanks for the suggestion.

[JSTPEACHI]

Thanks for the recipe-does anyone know the carb count and sodium count?

[AmberAA1]

Sorry Peach I just got the book back and all it says is 4 servings. It has to be next to nothing though. I will try it on fitday! I ate this for lunch everyday for about 3 weeks. I did use a bag of spinach instead of 1 cup, but I will do it both ways.

[AmberAA1]

Actually when I made this I got 6 serving because I used an entire bag of spinich.

[wordlady]

I know how to cook about 5 things. I dislike cooking. I made this tonight because I have to always concentrate on vegetables to lose, and I do not wish to eat salads when it 2 degrees out!!

This was EASY. DELICIOUS!!! I topped it with some Parmesan cheese and it REALLY hit the spot. I, too, used all the spinach. I could have added another can of beef broth too. Oh, MAN, this is sooooooo good, and I actually MADE it!!!

[AmberAA1]

I'm glad you liked it, I made me some for the snow we are getting tonight and tomorrow so I can just cuddle around the house with it the next few days stuck in. I found it really easy to make and you can add different things to it if you like.

I gotta try the parm cheese myself I did a slice of prevalone on top like the french onion soup.