Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 or more split chicken breasts; 8 cups (1900 ml) chicken broth; 8 cups (1900 ml) water; salt, black pepper and celery seed to taste; 1 pound ground beef; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 4 tbsp (60 ml). fine dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). minced garlic; 1 tsp (5 ml). dried basil; 1 tsp (5 ml). onion powder; 10 oz (280 grm). fresh escarole or spinach, cut into several small pieces; 1 cup (225 ml) ancini de pepe, pastina or orzo; 1 cup (225 ml) chopped onions; 1 cup (225 ml) chopped zucchini; 1 cup (225 ml) chopped carrots

Servings: persons

1-1/2 or more split chicken breasts
8 cups (1900 ml) chicken broth
8 cups (1900 ml) water
salt, black pepper and celery seed to taste
1 pound ground beef
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 tbsp (60 ml). fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup (60 ml) grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp (2 ml). minced garlic
1 tsp (5 ml). dried basil
1 tsp (5 ml). onion powder
10 oz (280 grm). fresh escarole or spinach, cut into several small pieces
1 cup (225 ml) ancini de pepe, pastina or orzo
1 cup (225 ml) chopped onions
1 cup (225 ml) chopped zucchini
1 cup (225 ml) chopped carrots

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["Bring chicken broth and water to a boil in an 8-quart pot.", "Add split chicken breasts, salt, black pepper and celery seed.", "Simmer over medium heat until chicken is cooked.", "Remove chicken when cooked, skin, debone and cut chicken into tiny bite-sized pieces and set aside until later.", "Taste broth and add chicken bouillon cube if necessary.", "Meanwhile in a large bowl, mix ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, basil and onion powder.", "Form small meatballs (1/2""-3/4"" in size).", "Cook over medium heat in 2 tbsp (30 ml).", "of olive oil, until cooked.", "Turn up heat and brown.", "Drain on paper towels and set aside until later.", "Add pasta and cook 5 minutes.", "Add escarole or spinach and simmer 5 minutes.", "Meanwhile saute vegetables in 1 tbsp (15 ml).olive oil, for about 5 minutes, until almost tender.", "Return chicken to broth, add meatballs and vegetables and simmer 5 minutes longer.", "Serve sprinkled with grated parmesan and/or romano cheese."]

1297

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

189

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 or more split chicken breasts, 8 cups (1900 ml) chicken broth, 8 cups (1900 ml) water, salt, black pepper and celery seed to taste, 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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