Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus the parmesan rind
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley ((or 2 tablespoons dried parsley))
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano ((or 2 teaspoons dried oregano) )
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 8-12 large cloves of garlic, smashed ((use to your taste))
  • 6 carrots, chopped
  • 4 celery stalks, chopped
  • 8-10 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4-6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • juice of 2 lemons ((or to taste))
  • 1-2 cups dry acini de pepe or orzo pasta, use more for leftovers

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