Italian Wedding Soup
A heartwarming and hearty soup filled with tender meatballs, crisp greens, and a comforting broth that brings warmth and joy to every gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach or escarole, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep your meatballs by mixing ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about one inch in diameter.
- Brown the meatballs in a pot with olive oil over medium heat until golden brown.
- Sauté chopped onions and garlic in the pot until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, adding herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the meatballs in the broth for 10-12 minutes, then add chopped greens.
- Adjust seasoning and let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty Italian bread or garlic knots and a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, hearty soup, family meal, meatballs, comforting broth