Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. ground turkey meat
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup finely minced onion
• 1/2 cup fine plain bread crumbs
• 8 cups good chicken broth
• 2 large carrots, cut in rounds
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 cup orzo or pastina
• 1 (10 oz. ) package fresh spinach, trimmed and torn
• salt & fresh cracked pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix turkey meat, water, egg, onion, bread crumbs, salt and pepper to taste. Shape into 1 inch balls and set aside. In a large pot bring broth, carrots and celery to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let cook for 10 minutes. Add orzo and let it cook 5 minutes (pastina takes 2 minutes), stirring frequently. Add the meatballs and simmer 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked. Stir in spinach just before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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