"The juicy meatballs, fresh vegetables, and hearty broth in Italian Wedding Soup is comfort food at it's finest, especially in winter. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
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2 carrots cut into 1/4 inch pieces
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2 stalks celery cut into 1/4 inch pieces
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1 clove minced garlic
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12 cups chicken broth
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1 cup or more of small pasta (ditalini or stars)
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1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1- 5 ounce bag of baby spinach (stems removed)
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5-6 ounces chopped escarole or swiss chard
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1 small onion, grated
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1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
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1 large egg
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1 clove minced garlic
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2/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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8 ounces ground beef
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8 ounces ground pork
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Sprinkle of salt and fresh ground pepper