Turkey Meatball Orzo Soup

Soup in the fall is the best and this is one of my favorites!

• 1 large egg

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs

• 1 lb. 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
• 10 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped peeled carrots
• 
3/4 cup orzo
• 
1 bag of baby spinach

Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl to blend and mix in the breadcrumbs. Add turkey, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shape turkey into small meatballs. Brown meatballs in sauté pan and set aside. 

Bring chicken broth to boil in large pot. Add carrots and orzo; reduce heat simmer for about 10 minutes. Add turkey meatballs and return to a boil and cover and then reduce the heat to simmer. Stir in the orzo, and the spinach and cook until the orzo is tender. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. 

Serve with additional parmesan cheese.