Italian Wedding Soup (with Finesse)

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8 Servings
Beef
Italian
Soup Italian Beef Lunch

1 pound und beef pork, chicken, turkey (or combination)
1 , slightly beaten
1 Cup ad crumbs
1 teaspoon lic powder
1 teaspoon dried sley
2 teaspoons dried il
2 teaspoons cestershire sauce
1/2 Cup grated mesan cheese (optional)
2 Tablespoon ve oil
6 Cups cken broth
2 Cups water
1 1/2 Cups pastina or other small pasta (or large pasta broken up)
1 (10 oz) package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and ined

Combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, spices and cheese (optional) in medium sized bowl. Mix well. Shape into small meatballs ( use about 1 teaspoon of mixture per meatball ). Heat olive oil in large skillet. Saut meatballs over medium-high heat, turning often, until just done. (about 5 minutes) Do not overcook as the meatballs will get further cooking in soup. Set aside. Bring broth and water to boil in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Reduce heat to low. Add meatballs, pasta and spinach. Cover and simmer until pasta is done. (about 10 minutes). Makes about 8 servings.


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