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Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

A hearty and comforting soup with meatballs, greens, and pasta.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup small pasta like acini di pepe
  • 6 oz baby spinach or escarole
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a bowl, mix together all meatball ingredients. Form into small meatballs.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  3. 3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add meatballs and pasta. Cook until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender.
  4. 4. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food
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