Escarole Soup (Italian Wedding Soup) Recipe

Name: Escarole Soup (Italian Wedding Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 head well-rinsed escarole (chopped); 5 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup orzo pasta (oat seed sized pasta); frozen chopped spinach; 1/2 teaspoon salt; pepper; grated locatelli cheese (to garnish) or parmesan cheese (to garnish); 1 cup tiny meatballs, not browned (marble size); Meatball recipe; ground meat, Italian breadcrumbs, grated locatelli cheese (or Parmesan)

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 head well-rinsed escarole (chopped)
5 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup orzo pasta (oat seed sized pasta)
frozen chopped spinach
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
grated locatelli cheese (to garnish) or parmesan cheese (to garnish)
1 cup tiny meatballs, not browned (marble size)
Meatball recipe
ground meat, Italian breadcrumbs, grated locatelli cheese (or Parmesan)

1
cook Onion in butter, 3 minutes.
2
add Garlic and cook an additional 3 minutes.
3
add Escarole and cook another 3 minutes.
4
add 2 cups stock, 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper to taste.
5
simmer covered for 15 minutes.
6
add 3 cups stock and bring to a boil.
7
stir in Orzo, Meatballs, and Spinach.
8
simmer 15 minutes
9
garnish with grated locatelli cheese (or Parmesan).
10
When making this soup, consider getting a big pot and making a double batch. Everyone will want seconds and it's a great leftover.

741

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Escarole Soup (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.

Escarole Soup (Italian Wedding Soup)

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