Description
Indulge in a bowl of Irresistible Italian Wedding Soup, a delightful blend of savory meatballs, fresh greens, and tiny pasta all swimming in a rich, aromatic broth. This comforting dish is a family favorite, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With every spoonful, the flavors come together in harmony, making this soup a heartwarming staple that will bring smiles to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb pork sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup small pasta (like Acini di Pepe)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs by mixing ground beef, pork sausage, breadcrumbs, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until golden.
- Stir in diced carrots and pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer while forming meatballs.
- Drop meatballs into the simmering broth and cook for about 10-12 minutes until they float.
- Add fresh spinach and small pasta; cook for another 5-7 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve warm with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg