"Italian Wedding Soup combines tiny meatballs, acini di pepe, escarole, and veggies simmered together in a tasty broth flavored with Parmigiano Reggiano. Perfect for cold weather and always so good!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
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3 ounces milk
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3/4 pound ground chuck
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3/4 pound ground pork
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3 cloves garlic (paste)
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1/2 cup Pecorino Romano (grated)
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1/4 cup flat leaf Italian parsley (minced)
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion (diced)
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2 medium carrots (diced)
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2 large celery ribs (diced)
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10 cups low sodium chicken stock (plus extra to thin (can also use water))
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1 parmesan rind (optional)
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1 bunch escarole (washed and chopped (can sub 16 ounces of spinach))
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8 ounces acini di pepe pasta
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salt and pepper (to taste)