Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces bulk Italian sausage, rolled into tiny meatballs; 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional); ¼ cup fresh minced garlic; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 cup roasted red pepper, diced; 3 quarts chicken broth; 4 cups cooked Orzo pasta (al dente, can substitute Acini di Pepe); 8 cups fresh baby spinach leaves; 1 cup grated romano cheese (can substitute parmesan); salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

12 ounces bulk Italian sausage, rolled into tiny meatballs
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
¼ cup fresh minced garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup roasted red pepper, diced
3 quarts chicken broth
4 cups cooked Orzo pasta (al dente, can substitute Acini di Pepe)
8 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup grated romano cheese (can substitute parmesan)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

1
In a large stockpot over medium high heat, saute meatballs and chicken until cooked through.
2
(I usually start with the meatballs, then remove them while I cook the chicken in their fat.
3
If there isn't enough fat to saute chicken, that's when to add an appropriate amount of olive oil.
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).
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When meatballs and chicken have finished cooking, add the garlic, red pepper flakes and diced red pepper.
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Saute over medium heat for one minute.
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Add chicken broth and bring to soft boil over medium high heat.
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Add spinach and cooked pasta and heat until spinach wilts.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Ladle into bowls, and garnish each serving with 1-2 tbls.
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grated cheese.
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You may also garnish with additional roasted red peppers, if desired.
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NOTE: Do not add the pasta until right before serving, or it will get large and mushy from absorbing a lot of the broth.
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If making the soup in advance, omit the pasta until you're ready to serve.
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Then, heat the mix and add the pasta as directed.

1389

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces bulk Italian sausage, rolled into tiny meatballs, 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced, 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional), ¼ cup fresh minced garlic, 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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