"TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE - The whole family loves this hearty Italian wedding soup with tender meatballs and vegetables in a rich and flavorful broth...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large egg
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3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
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2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3/4 lb 85 or 90% lean ground beef
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1/2 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage, removed from the casings
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1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
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1/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 large carrots, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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6 cups high-quality chicken broth, such as Swanson (do not use low-sodium)
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2 cups high-quality beef broth, such as Swanson (do not use low-sodium)
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2 cups water
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1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper (okay to use black pepper)
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1 cup small pasta such as dittalini
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4 oz fresh spinach, stems trimmed and roughly chopped (once prepped, you should have about 3 packed cups)