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Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

A hearty and comforting soup with meatballs, greens, and pasta.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup small pasta like acini di pepe
  • 4 cups baby spinach packed
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  2. 2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
  3. 3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Gently add meatballs and cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  5. 5. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Serve hot with grated Parmesan on top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food
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