Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of family gatherings. This wholesome soup features tender meatballs, vibrant greens, and a savory broth that envelops you in comfort with every spoonful. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Experience the joy of cooking this classic Italian dish that will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, sliced thinly
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup small pasta (Acini di Pepe or Orzo)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken with breadcrumbs, minced garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs about one inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and carrots; sauté until softened and onions are translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add thyme and extra garlic if desired.
- Gently drop meatballs into simmering broth and cook for about 10 minutes until they float.
- Stir in fresh spinach or kale and cooked pasta. Cook until greens wilt into the broth.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg