Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb bulk Italian sausage; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 3 celery ribs, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix; 4 1/2 teaspoons ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 bay leaves; 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta

Servings: persons

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 lb ground beef
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
4 1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta

1
In a large bowl, combine eggs and bread crumbs. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix well. Shape into 3/4-inch balls.
2
Place meatballs on a greased rack in a foil-lined 15-inch 10-inch x 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until no longer pink.
3
Meanwhile, in a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until tender.
4
Stir in the broth, spinach, basil, soup mix, ketchup, thyme and bay leaves.
5
Drain meatballs on paper towels.
6
Bring soup to a boil; add meatballs.
7
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes.
8
Add pasta; cook 13-15 minutes longer or until tender, stirring occasionally.
9
Discard bay leaves before serving.

1095

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 eggs, lightly beaten, 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs, 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, 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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