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Italian Wedding Soup

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A heartwarming Italian wedding soup featuring tender meatballs, fresh vegetables, and delicate pasta in a savory broth—perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 2 slices white bread (crumbled finely)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking the meatballs
For the Soup
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 large carrot (diced finely)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced finely)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup acini pasta or other small pasta
  • 1 cup escarole (baby spinach or kale, chopped) can substitute with baby kale or spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing the vegetables

Method
 

Make the Meatballs
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, crumbled bread, chopped parsley, fresh oregano, grated parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Knead everything together with your hands until well mixed. Pinch off small pieces and roll them into balls.
Cook the Meatballs
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add some of the meatballs to the pan, ensuring plenty of space between them. Cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping them halfway through until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside, then repeat with the remaining meatballs.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In a large soup pot, heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery, sautéing until tender. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Combine
  1. Pour the chicken broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the acini pasta and the cooked meatballs, reducing the heat to medium. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
Finish the Soup
  1. Stir in the chopped spinach and let it cook until wilted. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, preferably adorned with extra parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve with warm, crusty bread or a light side salad. For added flair, pair with a glass of white wine or sparkling water with a hint of lemon. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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