Minestra (Escarole and Little Meatballs Soup) Recipe

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Minestra (Escarole and Little Meatballs Soup)
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Directions:

  1. Trim the escarole and discard any bruised leaves. Cut off the stem ends. Seperate the leaves and wash well in cool water, especially the center of the leaves where soil collects. Stack the leaves and cut them crosswise into 1 inch strips. You should have about 4 cups.
  2. In a large pot, combine the escarole, broth, carrots. Bring to a simmer and cook until the escarole is almost tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, mix together the ingredients for the meatballs. Shape the mixture into tiny meatballs, less than 1 inch in diameter.
  4. When the escarole is cooked, stir in the pasta and return the soup to a simmer. Drop the meatballs into the soup. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until the meatballs and pasta are cooked, about 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning. At this point I drizzle in one mixed egg and stir. It makes pretty egg flower strings throughout the soup.
  5. Top with grated Parmesan and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 349.84 Kcal (1465 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.48g 15%
Cholesterol 135.34mg 45%
Sodium 4346.81mg 181%
Potassium 1247.57mg 27%
Total Carbs 31.6g 11%
Sugars 3.88g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Protein 22.25g 44%
Vitamin C 70.4mg 117%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 147.1mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 27.37 Kcal (115 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.74g 15%
Cholesterol 10.59mg 45%
Sodium 340.05mg 181%
Potassium 97.6mg 27%
Total Carbs 2.47g 11%
Sugars 0.3g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 10%
Protein 1.74g 44%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 117%
Iron 0.2mg 13%
Calcium 11.5mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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