Description
A comforting and hearty Italian Wedding Soup recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the meatballs to the boiling broth and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or celery for extra flavor.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, Comfort Food, Hearty Soup