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meatballs:
1 pound ground chicken
2 cloves minced garlic
fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste
cooking oil
soup:
1 tbs olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves minced garlic
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp each cayenne pepper, basil, thyme, and parsley
14 ounces canned tomatoes
3 tbs tomato paste
6 cups chicken stock (or broth + bouillon)
8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup dairy of your choice: Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, cream cheese, or heavy cream
Combine all ingredients for meatballs, and form into 1/2” balls. Brown in a large saucepan, and set aside.
In a large pot, add the olive oil, onion, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute over medium heat until softened. Add the seasonings.
Add the canned tomatoes and paste. If you want, pause here and add everything to a blender/combine with an immersion blender. Return to the pot and add the stock. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the meatballs, orzo, and dairy until the pasta is cooked through - 12-15 minutes.