Italian Wedding Soup
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Italian Wedding Soup
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Italian Wedding Soup is a delicious and comforting soup made with bite sized chicken meatballs, vegetables, and tiny pasta such as orzo or acini de pepe.
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup panko
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 egg
Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- parmesan cheese rind optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 5 ounces baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven for 425° F. and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl whisk together the panko, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and egg. Add in the ground chicken and use your hands to combine everything.
- Use a 2 teaspoon size cookie scoop to scoop out the meatball mixture. Form it into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet leaving space in between them. You should end up with approximately 35 meatballs. Spray the tops with cooking spray and bake the meatballs for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large pot and heat it over medium-high heat. Add in the carrots, onion, celery, salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes and then add in the Italian seasoning, fresh dill, and garlic. Sauté for another minute.
- Pour in the broth and add in the parmesan cheese rind if using one. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot and then bring the soup to a boil.
- Once boiling add in the orzo and lower the heat to medium. Let the soup simmer until the orzo is tender. Remove the parmesan cheese rind and then add in the spinach and meatballs. Cook until the spinach has wilted. Taste for seasoning and serve topped with extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
316mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
63 reviews
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