escarole-and-orzo-soup-with-turkey-parmesan-meatballs-107692.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl to blend. Mix in breadcrumbs; let stand 5 minutes. Add turkey, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; gently stir to blend. Using wet hands, shape turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on baking sheet; cover and chill 30 minutes.",
        "Bring 8 cups chicken broth to boil in large pot. Add carrots and orzo; reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered 8 minutes. Add turkey meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in chopped escarole and simmer until turkey meatballs, orzo, and escarole are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more broth if desired.)",
        "Ladle soup into bowls and serve."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 large egg",
        "2 tablespoons water",
        "1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs",
        "12 ounces lean ground turkey",
        "1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese",
        "2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley",
        "2 garlic cloves, minced",
        "3/4 teaspoon salt",
        "1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper",
        "8 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth",
        "1 cup chopped peeled carrots",
        "3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)",
        "4 cups coarsely chopped escarole (about 1/2 medium head)"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Soup/Stew",
        "Leafy Green",
        "Pasta",
        "Poultry",
        "turkey",
        "Saut\u00e9",
        "Low Fat",
        "Parmesan",
        "Winter",
        "Healthy",
        "Simmer"
    ],
    "title": "Escarole and Orzo Soup with Turkey Parmesan Meatballs",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/escarole-and-orzo-soup-with-turkey-parmesan-meatballs-107692"
}