Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting classic, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. This delightful dish features tender meatballs, vibrant greens, and small pasta, all simmered in a savory broth that warms both body and soul. The aromas filling your kitchen will beckon everyone to the table, making it an instant favorite. Easy to prepare and customizable with your choice of vegetables, this soup is set to become a cherished staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., Acini di Pepe)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat with garlic, parsley, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and egg. Form into one-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in kale or spinach until slightly wilted.
- Drop meatballs into the boiling broth and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot, garnished with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg