Easy Mom's Meatball Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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20 cooked Italian meatballs (thawed if frozen)
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48 ounce carton low-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1 small sweet onion, diced
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2 small carrots, peeled and sliced thin
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings and Garnish
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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Salt and pepper to taste
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
# Instructions:
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In a Dutch oven pot, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the diced onion and sliced carrots for about 5 minutes, until tender. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Season with dried thyme and salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Add the uncooked orzo pasta and reduce the heat to medium. Gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.
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Add the meatballs to the pot and simmer for an additional 7 minutes until the meatballs are warmed through and the pasta is tender.
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Stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh chopped parsley. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
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Serve the soup hot with additional Parmesan at the table if desired. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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You can use homemade or store-bought meatballs for this recipe
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The soup can be made ahead and reheated gently