Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender meatballs, vibrant greens, and a flavorful broth, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. This delightful soup not only warms your belly but also evokes cherished memories of family gatherings and laughter around the dinner table. Simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, it’s sure to impress everyone who takes a spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare meatballs by mixing ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Form into small balls.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and carrots in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Carefully drop in the meatballs and simmer until cooked through (about 15 minutes).
- Stir in greens and cook until wilted (2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg