oz ground pork (or just use 1 lb total ground beef if preferred)
• ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
• Salt & pepper to taste
For the Soup:
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled & sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• ¾ cup acini di pepe (or orzo/tiny pasta)
• 3 cups fresh spinach or escarole, roughly chopped
• Salt &
