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 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 8 ounces lean ground beef; 8 ounces ground pork; Soup; 10 cups chicken broth; 1 lb escarole, coarsely chopped; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 egg
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
8 ounces lean ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
Soup
10 cups chicken broth
1 lb escarole, coarsely chopped
2 eggs
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper

1
In a large bowl stir together first 6 ingredients.
2
Stir in cheese and bread crumbs.
3
Mix in meats with your hands.
4
Roll into 1 inch meatballs (about 75).
5
Place on baking sheet.
6
Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over medium high heat.
7
Add meatballs and escarole and simmer about 10 minutes.
8
Whisk eggs and cheese in a bowl; then add to soup slowly stirring with a fork to form thin strands of egg about 1 minute.
9
Season with salt and pepper.

1554

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

228

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, 1 egg, 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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