Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/4 cup uncooked orzo or acini di pepe pasta; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups chopped fresh spinach

Servings: persons

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup uncooked orzo or acini di pepe pasta
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

1
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, parsley, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. meatballs.
2
Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; drain.
3
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, beans and spinach. Stir in pasta, meatballs and remaining salt and pepper.
4
Cook until spinach is tender and meatballs are heated through. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.

1175

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

154

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes, 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Easy Italian Wedding Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Italian Wedding Soup

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