Italian Wedding Soup
Tender mini meatballs, tiny pasta, and fresh greens simmer together in a savory chicken broth, making this cozy Italian soup a satisfying, easy meal any night of the week.
Why You'll Love This
- Tender mini meatballs in savory broth
- Comforting, kid-friendly Italian soup
- Ready in under an hour with simple ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 poundground beef or ground chicken
- 1/2 cupItalian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1large egg
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced, divided
- 1 teaspoonsalt, divided, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1small onion, diced
- 2carrots, diced
- 2celery stalks, diced
- 8 cupslow-sodium chicken stock
- 3/4 cupsmall pasta, such as acini di pepe or ditalini
- 4 cupschopped fresh spinach or escarole
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef or chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, half the minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
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