Italian Wedding Soup
Warm your soul with this delightful Italian Wedding Soup, featuring savory meatballs, vibrant spinach, and cozy broth—perfect for gatherings or a comforting solo meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until combined and roll into small balls (about one inch in diameter).
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté chopped onions and carrots until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Gently drop prepared meatballs into the simmering broth and cook for about 10 minutes until they float.
- Add acini di pepe pasta and fresh spinach to the pot. Stir gently and let simmer until pasta is tender (about 8 minutes).
- Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg