Italian Wedding Soup
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This Italian wedding soup is meatballs, vegetables and pasta all simmered together in a savory broth. The perfect way to warm up on a cold day!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup onion diced
- 3/4 cup carrots peeled, halved and sliced
- 1/2 cup celery sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup acini de pepe pasta uncooked
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
- Place the ground beef, pork, egg, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Roll 1/2 inch sized meatballs out of the meat mixture and place on the sheet pan.
- Broil for 8 minutes or until tops are browned.
- While the meatballs are cooking, melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrot and celery to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes or until just softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and acini de pepe, then season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a simmer. Add the meatballs to the soup. Cook for 10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes or until wilted.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
725mg
(30%)
Potassium
1028mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
6370IU
(127%)
Vitamin C
44.1mg
(49%)
Calcium
186mg
(19%)
Iron
4.7mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 725mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1028mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6370IU | 127% |
| Vitamin C | 44.1mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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