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Ingredients
MEATBALLS
1 Pound lean ground beef
1 Egg
1/3 Cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 Cup mint, chopped
1/4 Cup parsley, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
SOUP
2 Teaspoons olive oil
2 Leeks, sliced
1 Celery ribs, sliced
3 (14 1/2 oz) Cans chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 oz) Can diced tomatoes
1 Small head escarole, chopped
1/2 Cup uncooked orzo
2 Teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 Teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Instructions
MEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine first 9 ingredients. Stir to mix well. Shape mixture into 36 meatballs.
SOUP
Heat oil in a pot. Add leeks and celery and cook 5 min. stirring until softened. Stir in broth, tomatoes and escarole and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Drop in the meatballs and return to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and cook 18 min. stirring until orzo is tender and the meatballs are cooked through. Stir in lemon juice and pepper sauce.