Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Easy Italian Wedding Soup, a delightful blend of savory beef meatballs, vibrant greens, and tiny pasta simmered in a rich chicken broth. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, bringing everyone together with its heartwarming flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz. ground beef
- 2 slices fresh white bread
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 medium white onion
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 large egg
- 10–12 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked small pasta (like acini di pepe)
- 8 cups greens (baby spinach or kale)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the torn bread, minced garlic, grated onion, parsley, cheese, egg, and seasonings until well combined. Add the ground beef and gently mix.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a soup pot, sauté chopped onions, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper in olive oil until soft.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add meatballs and cook until they float to the top.
- Stir in greens and cooked pasta; adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg