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Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

A hearty and comforting soup with meatballs, greens, and pasta.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 1 celery stalk sliced
  • ½ cup small pasta like acini di pepe
  • 4 cups baby spinach packed
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Form into small meatballs.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  3. 3. Add chicken broth, carrot, and celery. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Add meatballs to the broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Add pasta and cook until tender.
  6. 6. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Comfort Food
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