CopyCat Panera Bread Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup

Ingredients

Homemade Meatballs:
1 pound ground meat
1/4 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Soup Ingredients:
64 ounces chicken broth, or chicken stock
6 ounces ditalini pasta
8 ounces frozen spinach

Directions

Start by making the meatballs in a large mixing bowl. Mix the 1 pound ground meat, 1/4 cup Italian Bread Crumbs 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well. Then roll them out on a greased baking sheet (about 1 teaspoon). Pop into the freezer for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix well with the 64 ounces chicken broth (stock), 8 ounces frozen spinach, and 6 ounces ditalini pasta to the Instant Pot. Then add the frozen meatballs. Add the lid to the Instant Pot, ensure the vent is sealed, set the manual high pressure for 4 minutes.

Removed from the Instant Pot, open the lid (it should freely open, NEVER force a cover open). Mix well. Season with additional salt and pepper, and garnish with Parmesan cheese if you would like.