Description
Easy Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any chilly evening. This delightful recipe features tender meatballs, vibrant greens, and al dente pasta swimming in a savory chicken broth, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With its rich aromas and heartwarming flavors, this soup is sure to be a favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. Form into small meatballs about one inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and diced carrots until the onions are translucent.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Carefully drop in the meatballs and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in spinach or kale until wilted, then add pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8 minutes).
- Finish by stirring in grated Parmesan cheese and adjusting seasoning as needed. Serve hot with extra cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg