Escarole Soup With Meatballs

Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 8 Min
Ready In: 28 Min

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
12 cups chicken broth
16 ounces escarole, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, egg, salt, onion, garlic and parsley in a bowl to start the meatballs.
Mix in the ground beef and Parmesan cheese and form the mixture into 1-inch-diameter meatballs.
Meanwhile, bring the broth to a boil. Add the meatballs and escarole to the pot. Cook the soup at a simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the escarole is tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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