christine's italian wedding soup

19 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Sep 20, 2014

This recipe was prepared by Mary Shreves, a Curious Cuisiner member, for the September 2014 meeting. A tip noted is to double the meatball portion, poach them also in the broth, and remove half and freeze for another time.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12 (5 quarts)

Ingredients

  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs, dry
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 4 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tablespoons onion, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken, ground
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 - carrots, medium, chopped
  • 4 - celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 small onions, chopped
  • 6 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cans (26oz) chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon each: salt, pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups acini di pepe pasta
  • 2 packages (10oz) fresh spinach
  • - additional minced parsley and grated parmesan cheese for topping

How To Make christine's italian wedding soup

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add chicken and mix lightly, but thoroughly. Shape into 1" balls.
  • Step 2
    For soup, in a stock pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add carrots, celery, and onions. Cook and stir 6-8 minutes, or until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Step 3
    Stir in stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Drop meatballs into soup, cook, uncovered 10 minutes. Gently stir in pasta; cook 10-12 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender
  • Step 4
    Stir in spinach. Top servings with parsley and cheese

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Culture: Italian
Category: Chicken Soups
Keyword: #Wedding
Keyword: #chicken
Keyword: #pasta
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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