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Italian Wedding Soup: Discover This Cozy Classic Recipe!

Italian Wedding Soup is a cozy classic that combines meatballs, pasta, and greens in a flavorful chicken broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup small pasta like acini di pepe or orzo
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale chopped
  • 1 large egg beaten

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the carrot and celery, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  7. While the pasta cooks, in a bowl, combine the ground beef or sausage, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  8. Once the pasta is cooked, gently add the meatballs to the soup.
  9. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
  10. Stir in the spinach or kale and the beaten egg, mixing well.
  11. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted and the egg is cooked.
  12. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef or sausage.
  • Add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor.

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