Description
Italian wedding soup is a hearty savory soup packed full of flavorful meatballs, pasta and tender vegetables. This soup is the perfect marriage of meat and vegetables for a delicious soup the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound beef italian sausage
- ½ pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 medium white onion (diced)
- 1 large carrot (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 64 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup acini de pepe pasta
- 2 cups spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine the beef italian sausage, ground beef, italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and egg.
- Shape: Scoop into 1 tablespoon meatballs and roll smooth.
- Brown: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat and brown meatballs in batches, about 4 minutes per batch.
- Sauté: Sauté diced onion and carrot in the meatball drippings for about three minutes over medium heat.
- Aromatics: Add garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Boil: Add chicken broth and water; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook Meatballs: Add meatballs and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook Pasta: Stir in pasta and simmer for 9-10 minutes until tender.
- Wilt Greens: Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about one minute.
Notes
Pasta may absorb broth when stored; add water when reheating to restore consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 301 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 618 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg
Keywords: Italian wedding soup, beef meatballs, vegetable soup