Description
Easy Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming blend of savory meatballs, fresh vegetables, and delicate pasta simmered in a rich chicken broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting dish brings warmth and joy to family dinners or cozy nights in. Enjoy the delightful flavors and aromas as you gather around the table with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 1 stalk celery (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until combined. Form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saut? carrots, celery, and onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and saut? for another minute.
- Add meatballs to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg