Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that combines tender meatballs with vegetables and pasta in a savory chicken broth. This traditional Italian dish is comforting and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 3/4 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 3/4 lb ground sweet Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons minced Italian parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 oz diced pancetta
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup acini de pepe pasta
- 5 oz baby kale
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Finely grated parmesan, for serving
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until well combined. Shape into small meatballs and set aside.
- Cook Soup: In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook pancetta until crispy. Add onions, carrots, celery, oregano, and basil. Cook until vegetables are tender. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- Add Meatballs and Pasta: Drop in the meatballs and pasta, cook until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in baby kale, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated parmesan.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the meatballs.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Italian wedding soup, meatball soup, comfort food recipe, homemade soup, Italian cuisine