Description
Homemade Italian Wedding Soup stands as a timeless dish that captures the heart of Italian family meals. With its rich flavors, vibrant colors, and comforting warmth, it’s a dish everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry acini di pepe or orzo
- 8 oz lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 8 oz regular ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup fresh white bread crumbs
- 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (for sautéing vegetables)
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan (plus more for serving)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (for browning meatballs)
- 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh oregano (or 3/4 tsp dried)
- 6 oz fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cans (14.5 oz each) low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/4 cups chopped carrots
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean and regular ground beef, fresh breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, parmesan cheese, the egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Shape into small meatballs, approximately ¾ to 1 inch in diameter. Set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Gently add the shaped meatballs to the pan and brown on two to three sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped carrots, onions, and celery, and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic for another minute.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, season, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let simmer.
- Add the browned meatballs and dry pasta to the pot. Stir and cover, simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach during the last minute of cooking.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with extra parmesan cheese.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste during cooking. For gluten-free options, use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Protein: 23 g