Hearty Italian Wedding Soup: A Cozy Bowl of Love
A delightful Italian Wedding Soup filled with hearty meatballs, fresh greens, and tender pasta, perfect for impressing family and friends.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- large pot
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or mix)
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Soup
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped greens (spinach, Swiss chard, or kale)
- 1 cup small pasta (acini di pepe or orzo)
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, diced
For Garnish
- fresh parsley sprinkle for garnish
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat chicken broth over medium heat. Add diced carrot, celery, and onion. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering broth. Cook for about 10 minutes until meatballs are browned and cooked through.
- Add small pasta to the pot and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Gently stir in chopped greens and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Meatballs should be slightly undercooked when added to the broth as they will continue cooking in the soup. Use homemade chicken broth for best flavor. Adjust seasoning as desired before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
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