3 quarts chicken broth |
2 1/2 cups fresh spinach, packed (stems removed and rinced) |
1 cup finely diced carrot |
2 cups cooked small shell pasta (or use cooked rice) |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste) |
salt (optional and to taste) |
grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 lb extra lean ground beef |
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced |
1 egg |
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs |
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |