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Italian Wedding Soup

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 406 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. Roll 1/2 inch sized meatballs out of the meat mixture and place on the sheet pan.
  4. Broil for 8 minutes or until tops are browned.
  5. While the meatballs are cooking, melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  6. Add the onion, carrot and celery to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes or until just softened.
  7. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  8. Pour in the chicken broth and acini de pepe, then season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Bring the soup to a simmer. Add the meatballs to the soup. Cook for 10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
  10. Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes or until wilted.
  11. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.