Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6-8 Boneless Chicken Thighs Or Breasts; 1/2 Medium Onion, Diced; 3 stalks Celery, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons (or More) Chicken Bouillon Granules; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 pound Ground Chuck Or Ground Turkey; Fresh Parsley, Chopped; Dash Of Garlic Salt; 1/4 cups Bread Crumbs; 1/2 heads Escarole, Chopped (I Use More...about 2/3 Head); 3 Eggs; 2 Tablespoons Romano Cheese

Servings: persons

6-8 Boneless Chicken Thighs Or Breasts
1/2 Medium Onion, Diced
3 stalks Celery, Chopped
2 Tablespoons (or More) Chicken Bouillon Granules
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 pound Ground Chuck Or Ground Turkey
Fresh Parsley, Chopped
Dash Of Garlic Salt
1/4 cups Bread Crumbs
1/2 heads Escarole, Chopped (I Use More...about 2/3 Head)
3 Eggs
2 Tablespoons Romano Cheese

1
Simmer the chicken, onion, chopped celery, bouillon granules , salt and pepper in a large kettle with enough water to cover the chicken completely.
2
Simmer till chicken is cooked through and celery and onions are tender or nearly transparent.
3
Remove chicken from stock and allow to cool.
4
Mix the ground chuck, parsley, garlic salt, salt and pepper, and bread crumbs.
5
Roll into tiny meatballs (I make mine a bit larger than a marble). Drop into simmering soup and cook till done (10 mins).
6
Shred cooked chicken and return it to the soup.
7
Add chopped escarole and cook for 15 minutes.
8
Beat eggs and Romano cheese.
9
Bring soup to a boil and drizzle in eggs, stirring gently.
10
Simmer for 10 minutes.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6-8 Boneless Chicken Thighs Or Breasts, 1/2 Medium Onion, Diced, 3 stalks Celery, Chopped, 2 Tablespoons (or More) Chicken Bouillon Granules, 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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