Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish that transports you to cozy family gatherings. This hearty soup features tender meatballs, vibrant greens, and small pasta swimming in a savory broth, making it the perfect meal for chilly days or festive occasions. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable ingredients, you’ll find joy in creating this timeless classic that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup small pasta (like Acini di Pepe)
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Roll into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and garlic until softened.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in small pasta and meatballs; simmer until pasta is al dente (about 10 minutes).
- Gently stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg