Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender meatballs, vibrant greens, and a rich broth to create a cozy meal perfect for any occasion. In under an hour, you can serve up this delightful soup that warms the soul with every spoonful. Ideal for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this recipe is easy to make and will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ground beef
- 1 cup Italian sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (orzo or acini di pepe)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onions and carrots until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Carefully add meatballs one by one; they should float as they cook through.
- After about 10-15 minutes of cooking the meatballs, stir in spinach until wilted. Add pre-cooked pasta directly into the pot.
- Taste and season with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve warm with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, brown the meatballs before adding them to the soup. Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or add beans for extra protein. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.