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ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

Italian Wedding Soup

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Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting and hearty dish featuring flavorful meatballs, tender vegetables, pasta, and spinach in a delicious chicken broth. This soup is perfect for any occasion, from cozy weeknight dinners to special gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs mixed ground pork and beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup acini de pepe pasta
  • 4-5 ounces baby spinach
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Heavy Stockpot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, basil, oregano, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Shape the mixture into 3/4-inch balls.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown them in the skillet. Once browned, remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
  3. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, approximately 7-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic, parsley, basil, and oregano, and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a heavy stockpot or Dutch oven.
  4. Pour the chicken broth into the stockpot with the cooked vegetables and bring it to a low boil.
  5. Add the acini de pepe pasta and the cooked meatballs to the stockpot. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  6. Add the baby spinach to the soup during the last minute of cooking. Stir the soup until the spinach wilts.
  7. Season the Italian wedding soup with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Notes

Italian Wedding Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that's perfect for cold days or anytime you crave a hearty soup. The combination of flavorful meatballs, tender pasta, and nutritious spinach in a savory broth makes this soup a family favorite.
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