Smitten Kitchen Escarole And Orzo Soup With Meatballs Recipe

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Smitten Kitchen Escarole And Orzo Soup With Meatballs Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 37%. At 849mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Smitten Kitchen Escarole And Orzo Soup With Meatballs Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 664 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 374
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 112mg
Sodium: 849mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 35g
Calcium: 187mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 832mg Vitamin A: 332mcg
Vitamin C: 5mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
  • 12 ounces lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 x garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped peeled carrots
  • 3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped escarole (about 1/2 medium head)

Instructions

Visit Smitten Kitchen's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)