Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting dish featuring tender meatballs, hearty vegetables, and delicate pasta in a flavorful broth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup acini di pepe or orzo pasta
- 4 cups baby spinach
- roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until browned.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and beef broth, and add Italian seasoning and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the acini di pepe or orzo pasta and cooked meatballs to the pot. Cook according to pasta package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a more robust flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or basil to the broth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, meatballs, soup, healthy meal, comfort food