Description
A comforting and flavorful Italian Wedding Soup recipe featuring tender chicken meatballs, pasta, and nutritious spinach in a savory broth. This classic soup is perfect for chilly days or whenever you crave a heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
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Main Soup Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry acini di pepe or orzo pasta
- 5 oz baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken or pork
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roll into small meatballs.
- Cook Soup: Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery. Add garlic, pour in the broth, bring to a boil. Add meatballs, simmer. Add pasta, cook until done. Stir in spinach, season, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can make the meatballs ahead and freeze them raw or cooked.
- Substitute kale for spinach or use turkey for a leaner version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
