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Italian Wedding Soup: 1 Shocking Secret to Comfort

Italian Wedding Soup
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This Italian Wedding Soup recipe features savory homemade mini meatballs, delicate pasta, and fresh spinach in a rich chicken broth. It’s a comforting, soul-warming dish perfect for any time of year, celebrating a ‘marriage’ of flavors rather than an actual wedding.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz lean ground beef
  • 8 oz ground pork
  • 1/2 cup fresh white bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh oregano (or 3/4 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for meatballs)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for soup)
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped carrots
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry acini di pepe or orzo pasta
  • 6 oz fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • Finely shredded Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, Parmesan, egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix gently.
  2. Shape mixture into 3/4 to 1-inch meatballs and transfer to a large plate.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown half of the meatballs, turning to brown on 2–3 sides, about 4 minutes. Repeat with the second batch. Set aside on paper towels.
  4. In a large pot, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onions, and celery. Sauté for 6–8 minutes, then add garlic and sauté 1 more minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in pasta and browned meatballs. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  7. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
  8. Add chopped spinach in the last minute of cooking.
  9. Serve warm and garnish with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use fresh breadcrumbs made from rustic bread for better texture and flavor in your Italian Wedding Soup.
  • Freeze meatballs in advance to save time when preparing this Italian Wedding Soup recipe.
  • If the Italian Wedding Soup becomes too thick, add more broth to thin it out.
  • Acini di pepe is traditional for Italian Wedding Soup, but orzo or ditalini can be used as substitutes.
  • For extra flavor, add a Parmesan rind to your Italian Wedding Soup during simmering.

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