Quick and Easy Italian Wedding Soup

Name: Quick and Easy Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth; 16 frozen cooked beef meatballs (from 22-oz bag); 1/3 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta; 2 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

15 Minutes Prep 30 Minutes Total
4 Servings
260 Calories per Serving

Progresso™ chicken broth and frozen meatballs make an easy family dinner.

Ingredient List

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth
16 frozen cooked beef meatballs (from 22-oz bag)
1/3 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta
2 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation

In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add broth; heat to boiling. Stir in meatballs and pasta; return to boiling. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer. Cook about 10 minutes or until pasta is almost tender.
Add spinach; continue cooking, covered, 4 to 5 minutes or until pasta is tender. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.

Tips

The orzo in this soup will continue to absorb liquid. If you have leftovers, just add more chicken broth to your soup.
Purchase shredded carrots to make this even easier.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 13g 19%, Saturated Fat 4 1/2g 21%, Cholesterol 60mg 20%, Sodium 920mg 38%, Potassium 330mg 9%, Dietary Fiber 2g 8%, Vitamin A 80%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 15%, Iron 15%, Vitamin D 2%, Vitamin E 6%, Thiamin 15%, Riboflavin 15%, Niacin 15%, Vitamin B6 15%, Folic Acid 20%, Vitamin B12 20%, Pantothenic Acid 6%, Phosphorus 20%, Magnesium 10%, Zinc 20%, Selenium 30%, Copper 6%, Manganese 20%

Other Nutrients and Exchanges (Amount per serving)

Calories 260, Calories from Fat 110, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Total Carbohydrate 21g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 1g, Sugars 4g, Protein 17g, Beta-Carotene 130%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1 1/2, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 0, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 1, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 1 1/2, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 1/2c, Grains 1oz-eq, Meat & Beans 1oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 1tsp