Ingredients

• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 2 cups escarole or 2 cups spinach, torn into small pieces
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup boneless cooked chicken breast (baked or boiled and chopped into shreds)