italian wedding soup

Woonsocket, RI
Updated on Dec 29, 2011

Another great Italian soup handed down from my husbands sister! We love to cook & bake Italian dishes and this one is one of the best soups!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method ---
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast with skin and bone
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 large celery stalks, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large bunch escarole, shredded
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 package small shells
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • MEATBALLS
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs, seasoned
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

How To Make italian wedding soup

  • Step 1
    For Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350*. Combine all ingredient in large bowl. Mixture should be firm, add more breadcrumbs in mushy. Shape meat into small bite size meatballs. Place on a lightly oiled pan and bake 20 minutes or until done. Add to soup.
  • Step 2
    For Soup: Add chicken and water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Add carrots, celery and onion. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove chicken (save for another use), skin and bones.
  • Step 3
    Add small pasta shells, meatballs, escarole and parsley, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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Category: Soups
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Culture: Italian

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