Description
A comforting homemade Italian Wedding Soup featuring tender mini meatballs, vibrant greens, tiny pasta, and a rich, savory broth that comes together in a cozy, flavorful bowl.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Ground pork
- Breadcrumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Egg
- Fresh parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Acini di pepe pasta
- Escarole or spinach
Instructions
- Mix ground meats, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper to form meatballs.
- Roll the meat mixture into small, uniform mini meatballs.
- Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add meatballs and cook until they rise to the surface.
- Stir in acini di pepe pasta and cook until al dente.
- Add escarole or spinach and simmer briefly until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning and serve warm with Parmesan.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for richer flavor.
- Cook pasta separately if storing long-term to maintain texture.
- Swap greens based on preference—spinach offers a milder taste, escarole gives more body.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 65
