Description
Classic Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting dish that encapsulates warmth and flavor in every bowl. This hearty soup features tender meatballs, fresh greens, and tiny pasta swimming in a savory broth, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With its delightful aroma filling your kitchen, this recipe is a beautiful way to celebrate Italian heritage and create cherished memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Form one-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced onions and carrots; cook until soft.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add spinach and let it wilt for about two minutes.
- Gently drop meatballs into the broth; cook until they float (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in ditalini pasta; cook until tender (8-10 minutes). Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - To enhance flavors, brown the meatballs before adding them to the soup. - Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or add herbs like thyme for extra depth.