Healthy & Delicious: Italian Wedding Soup Recipe Recipe

Name: Healthy & Delicious: Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces ground beef; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus a few grinds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, sliced lengthwise and cut thinly crosswise; 8 cups chicken stock; 3 cups kale, stems removed and leaves sliced thin; 2 cups escarole, core removed and leaves sliced thin

Servings: persons

12 ounces ground beef
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus a few grinds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced lengthwise and cut thinly crosswise
8 cups chicken stock
3 cups kale, stems removed and leaves sliced thin
2 cups escarole, core removed and leaves sliced thin

1
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup Parmesan, water, 1 clove garlic, oregano, parsley, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs, place on a baking sheet, and refrigerate. (Should make 25-35 balls.)
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
3
In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute for 10 minutes. Add celery and saute 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 more minute. Add stock and 1 teaspoon salt. Turn heat to high. Once boiling, add kale and escarole. Turn heat back down to medium-low, cover Dutch oven, and simmer 15 minutes.
4
In the meantime, place meatballs in oven and bake 12 minutes. When finished, add meatballs to soup and cook an additional 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with Parmesan sprinkled on top.

1161

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

170

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces ground beef, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving, 1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Healthy & Delicious: Italian Wedding Soup Recipe 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.

Healthy & Delicious: Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

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