Italian Wedding Soup
User Reviews
4.7
60 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
9 mins
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Cook Time
9 mins
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Total Time
29 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
328 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Italian Wedding Soup
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Italian wedding soup is warm and comforting and filled with tender chicken meatballs, veggies, and acini de Pepe. This classic Italian soup will become an instant family favorite!
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Ingredients
The Meatballs
- 8 ounces ground chicken
- 8 ounces ground chicken sausage (casings removed)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
The Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
- 3 large carrots (chopped)
- 2 talks celery (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 10 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta (orzo will also work)
- 4 cups spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup parmesan
Instructions
To make the meatballs:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, chicken sausage, bread crumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Roll into one-inch meatballs making about 25-30.
- In a large pot add the olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add in the chicken stock, pasta, and meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender. Stir in spinach and allow to wilt. Season with salt and pepper and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Updated on February 21, 2022
- Originally Posted on January 31, 2019
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
801mg
(33%)
Potassium
797mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
6086IU
(122%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 801mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 797mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 6086IU | 122% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
60 reviews
Excellent
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