Description
This Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth, filled with tender meatballs, fresh greens, and tiny pasta in a savory broth. A perfect dish for cozy family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup acini di pepe pasta (or orzo)
- 3 cups fresh spinach or escarole, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
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Make the Meatballs
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Roll into small bite-sized meatballs.
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Prepare the Soup
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
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Cook the Meatballs & Pasta
- Drop meatballs into the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook until tender (about 8 minutes).
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Finish & Serve
- Stir in spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot with Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Swap spinach for kale or escarole for variety.
- Use ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 22g