Italian Wedding Soup
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.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Heavy Stockpot or Dutch Oven
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the chicken broth into the stockpot with the cooked vegetables and bring it to a low boil.
- Add the acini de pepe pasta and the cooked meatballs to the stockpot. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Add the baby spinach to the soup during the last minute of cooking. Stir the soup until the spinach wilts.
- 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.