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Classic Italian Wedding Soup

Classic Italian Wedding Soup: Comfort in Every Bowl

Classic Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting dish that evokes warmth and nostalgia, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs or panko
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 1 large Egg
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning mix
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper
For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil/butter
  • 1 medium Diced Onion or shallots
  • 2 medium Sliced Carrots or parsnips
  • 2 stalks Sliced Celery or fennel
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium or homemade
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Small Pasta (e.g., acini de pepe or orzo) substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach or kale/escarole
  • to taste Additional Salt and Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined to keep the meatballs tender. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Carefully add meatballs and simmer for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Stir in small pasta and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  4. Add fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Feel free to swap ingredients based on personal preferences or dietary needs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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