Description
A delicious and hearty Italian Wedding Soup that combines flavorful meatballs, fresh greens, and a savory broth, perfect for impressing your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup acini di pepe pasta
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the boiling broth and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add diced carrots and celery, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Add the acini di pepe pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or green beans.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg