italian wedding soup
(3 RATINGS)
This is just a lovely soup. I had it ages ago in New York and have tried periodically to replicate it. This is close. It a pretty dinner party addition or for just chilling in front of the TV. Just add crusty bread and you're set.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1/3 cup italian parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 - egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup italian bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 cups or more chicken broth, heated
- 1 pound spinach, chopped or chiffonade
- 1/2 cup orzo (or ditalini) pasta
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
How To Make italian wedding soup
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. FOR THE MEATBALLS: In medium bowl, combine onion, parsley, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs and salt. Add ground beef, pork and Parmesan cheese. Mix to combine. Shape into 1" balls. Place on baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and bake for about 25 minutes or until brown. Instead of baking, meatballs can be sautéed in skillet. Drain off any fat.
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Step 2FOR THE SOUP: Bring broth to boil in large pot over medium-high heat. Reduce to simmer and add meatballs and spinach and cook until spinach is limp. Add pasta and cook to al dente. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Culture:
Italian
Category:
Other Soups
Keyword:
#Parmesan
Keyword:
#Meatballs
Keyword:
#spinach
Keyword:
#orzo
Ingredient:
Pork
Method:
Stove Top
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