Italian Wedding Soup: The Best Comforting Bowl You Can Make
Italian Wedding Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender meatballs, fresh greens, and a delicious broth to create the ultimate comfort food.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup pasta (acini di pepe preferred)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, and minced garlic. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add diced carrots and celery to the boiling broth, cooking until tender.
- Add in the meatballs and cook until they are no longer pink.
- Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Finally, add the fresh spinach and allow it to wilt before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sautéing the garlic before adding it to the meat mixture.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference or what you have available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, comfort food, meatball soup