Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: meatballs; 1 lb ground chicken; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 dash nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; soup; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 package shredded carrot; 6 cups chicken broth (I prefer Swanson low sodium); 1 (16 ounce) package of frozen gnocchi; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (2 handfuls)

Servings: persons

meatballs
1 lb ground chicken
1 large egg
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 dash nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
soup
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 package shredded carrot
6 cups chicken broth (I prefer Swanson low sodium)
1 (16 ounce) package of frozen gnocchi
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (2 handfuls)

1
To make the meatballs it's really easy. Just mix all the meatball ingredients together in a big bowl and then shape them into walnut sized meatballs (about 40-45) and set aside while you prepare the soup.
2
To make the soup, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the celery, onions, carrots and cook 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the broth, cover the pot and bring to a boil.
3
Once the soup is at a boil, turn down the heat a little and slowly add the little chicken dumplings and simmer for about 10 minutes than add the gnocchi and simmer for another 5 minutes. Now add the peas and parsley and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
4
The soup is done when the meatballs and gnocchi are cooked through.

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

165

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: meatballs, 1 lb ground chicken, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 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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