Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 qt. water (12 c.); 3 stalks celery with leaves; 1 c. onion, chopped; 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley; 1/4 c. grated Romano cheese; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 head chicory, endive or spinach, chopped; 2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken; 3 medium carrots, peeled and trimmed; 3 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 lb. ground lean beef; 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

3 qt. water (12 c.)
3 stalks celery with leaves
1 c. onion, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1/4 c. grated Romano cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1 head chicory, endive or spinach, chopped
2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken
3 medium carrots, peeled and trimmed
3 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/2 lb. ground lean beef
1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 eggs

1
Bring water, chicken, celery, carrots, onion, bouillon granules and 1 tablespoon parsley to a boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 hour.
2
While chicken cooks, mix remaining ingredients except chicory (endive or spinach) and 1 egg.
3
Shape into 1/2-inch meatballs.
4
Cover and refrigerate until needed.
5
Remove chicken, celery and carrots from broth.
6
When cool enough to handle, remove skin and bones from chicken and discard. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
7
Slice carrots and celery into 1/4-inch pieces.
8
Return chicken and vegetables to broth.
9
Add meatballs.
10
Bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes, until meatballs are done.
11
(This much could be done ahead of time.)
12
Stir greens into soup; bring to a boil.
13
Beat remaining egg; pour slowly into soup, stirring constantly.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 qt. water (12 c.), 3 stalks celery with leaves, 1 c. onion, chopped, 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley, and more.

Yes, 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.

Italian Wedding Soup

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