Italian wedding soup Recipe

Name: Italian wedding soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion. grated; 1/3 cup chopped fresh italian parsley; 1 large egg; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp salt; 1 slice fresh white bread crust trimmed, torn into small pieces; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 8 oz ground beef; 8 oz ground pork; 1 freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 lb curly endive or escarole chopped; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan; 1 salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 box acini di pepe pasta

Servings: persons

1 small onion. grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
1 large egg
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 slice fresh white bread crust trimmed, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup grated parmesan
8 oz ground beef
8 oz ground pork
1 freshly ground black pepper
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 lb curly endive or escarole chopped
2 large eggs
2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
1 salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 box acini di pepe pasta

1
To make the meatballs: stir the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl to blend.
2
Stir in the cheese, beef and pork.
3
Using 1 1/2 teaspoons for each, shape the meat mixture into 1/2 inch diameter meatballs.
4
Place on a baking sheet.
5
To make the soup: bring the broth to a boil in a large pot over medium high heat.
6
Add the meatballs, curly endive and pasta and simmer until meatballs and pasta are cooked through.
7
About 8 minutes.
8
Whisk the eggs and cheese in a bowl to blend.
9
Stir the soup in a circular motion.
10
Gradually drizzle the egg mixture into the moving broth, stirring gently with a fork to form thin stands of egg, about 1 minute.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
Garnish with parmesan.

613

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion. grated, 1/3 cup chopped fresh italian parsley, 1 large egg, 1 tsp 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian wedding soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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