Mama's Italian Wedding Soup

Italian wedding soup is one of my favorite soups.  I am not sure who's mama is responsible for this soup.  It's going to be a shame because my guess is, I will want to find someone to thank for this yummy treat.

1lb. extra lean ground beef

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 dried bread crumbs

2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp. dried basil

3 tbsp. minced onion

2 1/2 quarts chicken broth

2 C. spinach, packed, rinsed and thinly sliced

1 C. seashell pasta

3/4 C. diced carrots

In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion.  Shape mixture into 3/4 inch balls and set aside.

In a large stock pot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, pasta, carrot and meatballs.  Return to boil; reduce heat to medium.  Cook, stirring frequently at a low boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and meatballs are no longer pink inside.  Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.