Zuppa Mariata

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cups chicken stock, warmed
• 3/4 cup orzo pasta
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 cup light cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• oregano
• 1 cup ground chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons italian parsley, chopped
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 make meat balls by combining all ingredients.
• 2 chill until firm enough to form into balls.
• 3 saute mushrooms and onions in oil until soft.
• 4 sprinkle with lemon juice, salt, pepper and oregano while cooking.
• 5 heat chicken stock to boiling, add mushrooms and onions and orzo.
• 6 boil 3 minutes.
• 7 add chicken balls and boil until balls float to the top, turn off heat and combine yolks, cream and cheese.
• 8 blend well and whisk into hot soup.
• 9 adjust seasoning, to taste.
• 10 whisk until serving temperature and serve garnished with chopped parsley.