Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming classic that combines savory meatballs, vibrant greens, and a fragrant broth into a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. This delightful soup not only warms the soul but also brings family and friends together, making every meal feel like a celebration. With easy preparation and rich flavors, each bowl is sure to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Acini di Pepe pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from the pot.
- In the same pot, saut? onions, carrots, and garlic until soft (about 5 minutes). Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add Acini di Pepe pasta and spinach to the pot; cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Return meatballs to the pot and let everything simmer together for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg