Description
Easy Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines savory meatballs, tender greens, and tiny pasta in a rich chicken broth. It’s a perfect choice for chilly evenings or family gatherings, offering both comfort and nutrition. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also adaptable to your tastes, allowing you to customize the greens and pasta. With its quick cooking time of approximately 70 minutes and the ability to serve 12, it’s ideal for both special occasions and everyday meals. Each bowl is packed with flavor, making it a beloved favorite that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground beef
- 2 slices fresh white bread
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 medium white onion
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- 10–12 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked small pasta (like acini di pepe)
- 8 cups greens (spinach, kale, or escarole)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix torn bread, minced garlic, grated onion, parsley, cheese, salt, egg, and Worcestershire sauce. Fold in ground beef until combined.
- Roll mixture into small meatballs (about 3/4-inch) and place on a baking sheet.
- In a soup pot over low heat, sauté onions, carrots, celery with olive oil for about 15 minutes. Add garlic and sage.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Optionally add Parmigiano Reggiano rind.
- Gently add meatballs to boiling broth; check doneness with a meat thermometer (145°F).
- Stir in the greens just before serving; adjust seasonings as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use homemade chicken broth for richer flavor. Customize the greens based on availability or preference. This soup stores well; refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.