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Italian Wedding Soup

A cozy, broth-based soup filled with tender meatballs, fresh greens, and delicate pasta for the ultimate comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 250 g ground beef
  • 250 g ground chicken or pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Soup Base
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup small pasta
  • 3 cups spinach or escarole chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for garnish

Equipment

  • large soup pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Mix all meatball ingredients and form small meatballs.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  3. Add broth and meatballs, simmer until meatballs are cooked through.
  4. Add pasta and cook until tender, then stir in greens until wilted.
  5. Season to taste and serve with grated Parmesan.

Notes

Use fresh herbs and high-quality broth for the best flavor. Add pasta just before serving to maintain texture.