italian wedding soup

Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## MEATBALL INGREDIENTS; 1 1/4 pound(s) mixed ground pork and beef; 1/2 cup(s) bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon(s) dried parsley; 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup(s) shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; ## SOUP; 1 medium sweet onion, diced; 2 large carrots, diced; 2 stalk(s) celery, diced; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) dried parsley; 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 8 cup(s) low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup(s) acini de pepe pasta; 4 ounce(s) baby spinach; - kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Sep 17, 2024

Classic Italian wedding soup is made with delicious pork and beef bite-sized meatballs, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, spinach, and pasta in a deliciously seasoned broth. The name wedding soup comes from the Italian phrase minestra maritata, which means married soup, not as in wedding nuptials and bells, but in the marriage of delicious flavors and tastes that complement each other. I love to serve this soup with oatmeal biscuits and potato croquettes.

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An easy soup made with delicious pork and beef meatballs, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, spinach, and acini di pepe pasta, all simmered in a lightly seasoned broth.

prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

MEATBALL INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 pounds mixed ground pork and beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
SOUP
1 medium sweet onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup acini de pepe pasta
4 ounces baby spinach
- kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

How To Make italian wedding soup

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, parsley, basil, oregano, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Shape the mixture into 3/4-inch balls. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the meatballs and brown in the skillet. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and plate.

Step 2

In the same skillet over medium heat, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 7-10 minutes. Add the garlic, parsley, basil, and oregano and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Add the cooked vegetables to a heavy stockpot or Dutch oven. Add chicken broth and bring to a low boil.
Step 3

Add the acini di pepe and the cooked meatballs. Cook for 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Add the spinach at the last minute of cooking. Stir the soup until the spinach is wilted. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
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