Ingredients

  • FOR THE MEATBALLS:
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef (at Least 93%)
  • 1/3 cups Finely Chopped Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic (large), Diced
  • 1/3 cups Italian Or Regular Bread Crumbs
  • 1/3 cups Fresh Parsley, Chopped
  • 1 Egg, Beaten
  • 3 Tablespoons Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Oregano
  • 1/3 cups Grated Parmesan And Pecorino Romano Mix
  • Salt And Pepper
  • FOR THE SOUP:
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic (large), Diced
  • 10 cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth Or Stock
  • 1/2 cups Dry White Wine (optional)
  • 1 cup Orzo
  • 1/4 cups Fresh Dill, Chopped
  • 1 head Endive, Cut Into 1 1/2 Inch Lengths
  • Salt And Pepper

Method

  • Mix meatball ingredients together in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Shape into approximately 25 small meatballs, placing them on a sheet pan and setting aside until later.
  • Heat a soup pot to medium high. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Saute until translucent. Add chicken broth and wine. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the orzo to the boiling broth. Then drop all the raw meatballs gently into the pot. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until orzo is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the burner, add the dill and endive. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • When the endive is just slightly wilted, serve hot.