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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, grated
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
- 1½ teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced small
- 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 ribs celery, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 12 cups chicken broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¾ cup acini di pepi or other small pasta
- 8 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
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