Spinach Soup with Sausage Meatballs and Orzo Pasta… the delicious ultimate comfort Italian food for the chilly months of the year.
8 ounces Italian sweet sausage, casings removed
1 cup grated Pecorino cheese
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 large eggs
2 quarts chicken stock
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes cut into chunks
1 cup chopped baby carrots
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 pound Orzo pasta