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Close-up of steaming Italian Wedding Soup with tender meatballs, shell pasta, and greens in a savory broth.

Italian Wedding Soup

A comforting and flavorful Italian Wedding Soup, perfect for a chilly evening. This soup features tiny meatballs, escarole, and pasta in a savory broth.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
For the Soup
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup acini di pepe pasta
  • 1 head escarole chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Roll into small 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove meatballs from the pot and set aside.
  3. Add chicken broth, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the acini di pepe pasta and the browned meatballs to the pot. Continue to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the meatballs are cooked through.
  5. Stir in the chopped escarole and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
  6. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can bake the meatballs on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes instead of browning them in the pot if you prefer.

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