Italian Wedding Soup(Low-Fat, Low Calorie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. very lean ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs (1 slice)
1 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
5 tsp. chicken flavor instant bouillon
8 c. water
1/2 c. uncooked small soup pasta (acini de pepe or baby bow ties)
1 1/2 c. cut up fresh spinach leaves
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In a small bowl, mix meat, crumbs, egg, onion and 1 teaspoon bouillon.
Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
In large kettle or Dutch oven, bring water and remaining 4 teaspoons bouillon to a boil. Add meatballs and pasta; cook 10 minutes.
Add spinach; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
Serve with cheese if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Makes about 2 quarts.
Two cup serving: 182 calories, 14 g protein, 12 g fat, 5 g carb., 39 mg calcium, 95 mg cholesterol and 1224 mg sodium.