Italian Wedding Soup
Italian wedding soup is a heartwarming dish filled with tender meatballs, fresh greens, and a savory broth. This comforting recipe blends flavors and textures that make mealtime feel special. It’s easily customizable with your favorite vegetables or meat options, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Each bowl offers not just nourishment but a taste of tradition, warming both the body and soul.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or kale)
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for browning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning to form small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown meatballs for about 5 minutes until golden but not fully cooked; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced carrots for 3 minutes until softened. Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Return meatballs to the pot; cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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