Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and joy with every bowl. This flavorful soup features savory meatballs, fresh greens, and tender pasta swimming in a rich broth, making it the perfect meal for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its vibrant colors and delightful aromas, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, each spoonful feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 4 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced thinly)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and carrots until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add meatballs carefully.
- After simmering for 10 minutes or until meatballs are fully cooked, stir in spinach and acini di pepe pasta. Cook until pasta is tender (around 10 minutes).
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 681mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 73mg