Description
This Classic Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting hug in a bowl, brimming with tender mini meatballs, delicate pasta, and fresh greens swimming in a savory broth. It’s the perfect heartwarming dish for a cozy evening or a delightful way to bring a taste of Italian tradition to your table.
Ingredients
• Meatballs: 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground turkey, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, Salt and pepper • Soup: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 yellow onion (diced), 2 carrots (diced), 2 stalks celery (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup acini de pepe or ditalini pasta, 3 cups fresh baby spinach • Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
Prepare the meatballs by combining the ground meats, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then rolling them into small balls.
Brown the meatballs in a Dutch oven, then set them aside.
Saut the onion, carrots, and celery until tender, then add the garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil, then add the pasta and meatballs.
Simmer until the pasta is cooked and the meatballs are done, then stir in the spinach until wilted.
Season and serve with extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian