Wedding Soup Meatballs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/3 cup fresh parsley.
02 - 8 cups of chicken stock.
03 - 3/4 cup of acini de pepe pasta.
04 - 4 to 5 cups fresh spinach.
05 - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
06 - 1 diced onion (yellow).
07 - 1 1/4 cups diced carrots.
08 - 2 diced celery stalks.
09 - 1 egg.
10 - 1/2 cup of Italian breadcrumbs.
11 - 6 cloves minced garlic (split).
12 - 1 tbsp olive oil.
13 - 1/2 lb each of ground pork and ground beef.
14 - 2 tsp seasoning blend (Italian).

# Instructions:

01 - Combine meats, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, and some salt and pepper. Shape into little balls, about 3/4-inch wide.
02 - In batches, fry the meatballs in a bit of oil for a couple of minutes until browned. Keep them aside.
03 - Cook your diced onions, celery, and carrots in a pan until tender. Toss in some garlic and those seasonings next.
04 - Pour in the broth and drop in your cooked meatballs. Let it all simmer, while boiling the pasta on its own in another pot.
05 - Stir spinach into the mixture until it softens. Dish into bowls with pasta and sprinkle some Parmesan on top.

# Notes:

01 - It works in an Instant Pot or a slow cooker, too.
02 - Cooking the pasta on its own gives better results.
03 - You can swap the fresh spinach for frozen if needed.

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