Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the meatballs:; 1 lb ground beef; 1/4 cup commercial bread crumbs (or grate your own from stale Italian bread); 1 egg; 1 Tsbp grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp basil; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 clove garlic, minced (optional); 1/2 tsp paprika (optional); 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste; For the soup:; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups spinach, chopped; 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese; Orzo - small grains of pasta shaped like barley (optional)

Servings: persons

For the meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup commercial bread crumbs (or grate your own from stale Italian bread)
1 egg
1 Tsbp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste
For the soup:
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups spinach, chopped
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
Orzo - small grains of pasta shaped like barley (optional)

1
Combine the ground meat, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, minced garlic, salt and pepper in mixing bowl.
2
Mix well with a fork and form into tiny meat balls (about the size of marbles) with your hands.
3
*(Place meatballs on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes at 350? F, until brown. ) ALTERNATE METHOD FOR MEATBALLS)
4
About ten minutes before serving, bring the chicken broth to a boil, add the spinach and cook until tender.
5
Add the meatballs and return soup to a simmer.
6
Stir in the Pecorino cheese and serve.
7
*Note: you can saute the meatballs in virgin olive oil until brown, or bring your chicken stock to a low boil, add the uncooked meatballs, simmer for about 25 minutes, add the spinach, cook until tender, stir in the cheese and serve

862

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the meatballs:, 1 lb ground beef, 1/4 cup commercial bread crumbs (or grate your own from stale Italian bread), 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.

Italian Wedding Soup

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