Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of family gatherings with its rich broth, tender meatballs, and vibrant greens. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly nights or festive occasions, inviting you to savor every spoonful. With a simple preparation method and adaptable ingredients, it’s an easy recipe that brings joy to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 oz escarole or spinach (washed and chopped)
- 1 cup small pasta (like Acini di Pepe)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, Italian sausage, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined. Form into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for about 7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the escarole or spinach and let it wilt for 3 minutes.
- Add small pasta to the broth and cook according to package instructions (approximately 8 minutes).
- Return the browned meatballs to the pot with any juices and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg