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Soups
Broccoli Leaf Italian Wedding Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Cross Valley Farms® Chopped Broccoli Leaves
- 2 pounds mini meatballs (.25 ounces) prepared
- 1 gallon Molly's Kitchen® Vegetable/ Beef Broth
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Preparation
Prepare soup with vegetable or beef broth. Poach orzo pasta in broth until done, simmering 8-10 minutes.
Add prepared mini meatballs, approximately 4 each per person/serving to broth.
Chop broccoli leaves further to create shorter strips; add to broth, simmer 8-10 minutes.
Season with Italian seasoning, if desired, just before service. Ladle 9 ounce bowls including up to 4 mini meatballs. Yield: 24 each, 9 ounce per person.