1/2 lb. ground beef

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 slice bread, crumbled

1 T. grated parmesan cheese

1 t. onion powder

1 46-oz. can chicken broth

1 10-oz. package frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 cup finely diced carrots

1 t. dried parsley flakes

1/2 C. orzo, uncooked

grated parmesan cheese

In medium bowl, combine meat, eggs, bread, parmesan cheese and onion powder. Shape into small meatballs. In large saucepan, heat broth to boiling; add meatballs, spinach, carrots, parsley and orzo. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve garnished with parmesan cheese.

Submitted by: David Jones