Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts; 1 onion, cut in half; 1 carrot; celery top; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 quarts water; 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1/4 cup cheese, grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 dash garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon basil; 1 egg; 2 slices bread, soaked in milk (sm. amount)

Servings: persons

4 skinless chicken breasts
1 onion, cut in half
1 carrot
celery top
2 teaspoons salt
6 quarts water
1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/4 cup cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 egg
2 slices bread, soaked in milk (sm. amount)

1
In large kettle combine chicken breasts, onion, carrot, celery tops, salt and water.
2
Bring to a boil and simmer 2 hours or until chicken is tender.
3
Remove chicken, cook and cut into small pieces.
4
Strain broth and return to kettle.
5
Add to broth- 2 ribs celery, cut small; 2 carrots, grated; 1 onion, diced; 8 chicken bouillon cubes.
6
Simmer 30 minutes, then add to broth: 1 head endive, cleaned and shredded and par boiled 1 minute in salted water; drain.
7
Add cubed meat and meat balls (see below).
8
Before serving, while soup is simmering add very slowly: 2 well beaten eggs to soup.
9
Stir constantly.
10
Serve with flavored croutons.
11
Meatballs: Mix ground beef, parsley, cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, basil, egg and bread pieces together and shape into 1/2 inch balls.
12
Drop into pan of boiling water 5 minutes.
13
Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
14
Add to Italian wedding soup along with cubed chicken.
15
I like to add some homemade pasta noodles or pastine if you don't have a pasta maker.
16
ENJOY!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 4 skinless chicken breasts, 1 onion, cut in half, 1 carrot, celery top, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Wedding Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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