Italian Wedding Soup With Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Soup With Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None FOR THE SOFFRITTO; 1 stick celery with leaves, cut into chunks; 1/2 small carrot, cut into chunks; 1/2 medium onion, cut into chunks; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; None None FOR THE SOUP; 1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional, for drizzling; 1 None frisee lettuce (about 1 1/3 lbs), or other greens, such as chard or chicory, cut into thin ribbons; 1 small fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced; 8 oz zucchini, cut into small dice; 1 tbsp salt; None None Crusty bread rolls and shaved pecorino cheese, to serve; None None FOR THE MEATBALLS; 2 oz ciabatta or rustic white bread without crusts, torn into pieces; None None Milk to just cover bread; 8 oz chicken sausages, meat removed from casings; 1 None egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

None None FOR THE SOFFRITTO
1 stick celery with leaves, cut into chunks
1/2 small carrot, cut into chunks
1/2 medium onion, cut into chunks
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
None None FOR THE SOUP
1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional, for drizzling
1 None frisee lettuce (about 1 1/3 lbs), or other greens, such as chard or chicory, cut into thin ribbons
1 small fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced
8 oz zucchini, cut into small dice
1 tbsp salt
None None Crusty bread rolls and shaved pecorino cheese, to serve
None None FOR THE MEATBALLS
2 oz ciabatta or rustic white bread without crusts, torn into pieces
None None Milk to just cover bread
8 oz chicken sausages, meat removed from casings
1 None egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1
For the soffritto, process all ingredients in a food processor until finely chopped.
2
For the soup, heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add soffritto and cook about 5 mins or until dry. Add 3 1/2 quarts cold water. Cover and bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 mins. Stir in frisee, fennel, zucchini and salt. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
3
Meanwhile, for the meatballs, place bread in a bowl. Cover with milk and soak for a few mins. Squeeze out moisture. Shred and place in a bowl. Add sausage meat, egg yolk and parsley. Season to taste. Mix well, then shape with wet hands into small balls. Refrigerate for 30 mins.
4
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until golden all over.
5
Add meatballs to simmering soup and cook gently, uncovered, for 5 mins. Serve with crusty rolls, shaved pecorino and additional oil, for drizzling.

280

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None FOR THE SOFFRITTO, 1 stick celery with leaves, cut into chunks, 1/2 small carrot, cut into chunks, 1/2 medium onion, cut into chunks, and more.

Yes, Italian Wedding Soup With Chicken Meatballs 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 With Chicken Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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