Modern Version - Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Modern Version - Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. Lean ground beef; 1/2 - 1 tsp. salt; 1 egg or 2 egg whites; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs; 6 cups chicken broth; 3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese; 2/3 c. riso (tiny pasta shaped like rice); 2 Tbsp. Grated onion; 1 c. cut up baby bok choy, or escarole or spinach

Servings: persons

1 lb. Lean ground beef
1/2 - 1 tsp. salt
1 egg or 2 egg whites
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
6 cups chicken broth
3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2/3 c. riso (tiny pasta shaped like rice)
2 Tbsp. Grated onion
1 c. cut up baby bok choy, or escarole or spinach

1
Combine first 7 ingredients and form into TINY meatballs, about 1/2 inch in diameter.
2
Bring the 6 cups of well-seasoned chicken broth to a slow boil in a 3-qt.
3
Pan.
4
(Can use three 14 oz. cans broth and season with onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, salt & pepper to taste.)
5
Add meatballs and cook until done. Remove meatballs with slotted spoon.
6
Add the riso (pasta) and cook till almost done, about 5 min.
7
Add the cut up bok choy, escarole, or spinach.
8
If using bok choy, add the cut up white part a couple minutes earlier; then add the cut up green part for just a minute or two until wilted.
9
Add the meatballs back to the soup pot, heat and serve.
10
You can add 1 - 2 Tbsp more of grated cheese to the finished soup.
11
It is the secret to the flavor.

983

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

140

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. Lean ground beef, 1/2 - 1 tsp. salt, 1 egg or 2 egg whites, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and more.

Yes, Modern Version - 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.

Modern Version - Italian Wedding Soup

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