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:; 1/2 pounds Ground Turkey, Lean; 1 whole Egg; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan; 3/4 cups Seasoned Breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; _____; FOR THE SOUP:; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 4 whole Carrots, Scrubbed And Chopped; 1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Zucchini Or Summer Squash, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves; 1/2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds, Crushed; 6 cups Chicken Stock (homemade Or Low-sodium); 1 cup Small Pasta (orzo, Macaroni, Ditalini, Etc.); 1 cup Frozen Spinach; 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

FOR THE MEATBALLS:
1/2 pounds Ground Turkey, Lean
1 whole Egg
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan
3/4 cups Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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FOR THE SOUP:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
4 whole Carrots, Scrubbed And Chopped
1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Chopped
1 whole Zucchini Or Summer Squash, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
1/2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds, Crushed
6 cups Chicken Stock (homemade Or Low-sodium)
1 cup Small Pasta (orzo, Macaroni, Ditalini, Etc.)
1 cup Frozen Spinach
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
Salt And Pepper

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["Make the meatballs: Mix all ingredients together, using a fork or your fingers to blend thoroughly and completely. Mixture should be fairly wet but sticky and able to hold the shape of a ball. Roll small bits of the mixture between your palms to form very small meatballs, about 1/2"" in diameter. Reserve on a plate.", "Make the soup: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. When oil is shimmering and fragrant, add carrots and onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes, then add summer squash, garlic, red pepper, basil, thyme, and fennel; stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Cook veggies for 5-7 minutes until golden, translucent, and tender.", "Add chicken stock to the pan and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring stock to a boil, then add uncooked meatballs, dropping them in one at a time so that they do not stick together. Gently stir and allow soup to return to a slow boil.", "When soup is boiling, add pasta and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in frozen spinach and simmer another 10 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and season to taste before serving."]

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

142

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE MEATBALLS:, 1/2 pounds Ground Turkey, Lean, 1 whole Egg, 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan, 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.

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Italian Wedding Soup

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