Quick Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Quick Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cups chicken broth; 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), skin removed; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Servings: persons

10 cups chicken broth
2 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), skin removed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

1
In a large saucepan, bring broth and chicken to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove the chicken and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
3
Shape into 1-in. balls; add to broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink. Skim fat.
4
Add pasta, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning to soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Remove chicken from bones; discard bones and shred meat. Add the chicken, spinach and remaining cheese to soup and heat through.

1584

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

235

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cups chicken broth, 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), skin removed, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Italian Wedding Soup

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