Meatball and Orzo Soup

Name: Meatball and Orzo Soup
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning; 8 ounces (227 g) ground beef; 2 (14.5-ounce [444 ml]) cans chicken broth; 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil; 1 small onion, diced; 3 tablespoons (18 g) grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons (18 g) Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 egg; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup (51 g) small pasta, such as orzo or acini di pepe; 2 tablespoons (12 g) grated Parmesan cheese; 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced; ¼ cup (51 g) small pasta, such as orzo or acini di pepe

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer

By Drew Maresco

Published 2022

About

Making soup in the air fryer sounds a little crazy but a quick glance at the steps reveals that the air fryer is used as an incredible shortcut for this delicious soup. Inspired by Italian wedding soup, but made it a lot more satisfying. By adding zucchini and making the meatballs larger, you have a soup worthy of being called a meal.

Ingredients

8 ounces (227 g) ground beef
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Europe
Italy
Dinner
Soup

Method

Directions

Preheat the air fryer to 350° F (170° C).
In a large bowl, using your hands, combine the beef, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic, egg, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs. Divide into six and form into balls. Spray the air fryer with oil, add