Description
A comforting Italian Wedding Soup with savory meatballs and fresh greens, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ground beef
- 1 cup ground sausage
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (dairy-free if needed)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe or orzo)
- 2 cups leafy greens (like spinach or kale)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, ground sausage, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- Mix well and roll the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a tablespoon.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to a large pot over medium heat, sautéing until softened.
- Brown meatballs in the pot on all sides for about five minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add the leafy greens until just wilted.
- Serve hot and enjoy your heartwarming Italian Wedding Soup!
Notes
Ensure meatballs are consistently sized for even cooking. Taste as you go, especially when making substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg