Description
This homemade Italian Wedding Soup features tender meatballs, pasta, greens, and a savory chicken broth. Cozy, hearty, and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or mix of beef and pork)
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (acini di pepe or orzo)
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach or escarole, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Grated Parmesan and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix beef, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Gently add meatballs to the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente (6–8 minutes).
- Add spinach or escarole in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust seasoning, then serve with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Use turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option.
- Freeze the soup without pasta to maintain texture.
- A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Italian wedding soup, meatball soup, homemade Italian soup, acini di pepe soup, traditional soup recipe