Description
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of Italian wedding soup, a comforting bowl filled with tender meatballs, vibrant greens, and tiny pasta. This recipe captures the essence of family gatherings and cozy nights in, promising a flavor explosion that warms your soul. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, our Italian wedding soup is easy to prepare and sure to impress. Gather your loved ones around the table and savor every spoonful of this classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb sweet Italian pork sausage
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, pork sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs (about 1 inch wide).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Gently add meatballs and pasta to the broth; cook until pasta is al dente and meatballs are cooked through (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach just before serving until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg