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Italian Wedding Soup

This hearty and flavorful Italian wedding soup simmers up in 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 97 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ½ pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2-3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup finely chopped carrots, about 2 medium size carrots
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 cups escarole, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • garlic salt (with parsley flakes)

Instructions

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  1. Use a medium bowl and combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, and onion powder. Scoop and shape the mixture into ¾ inch balls (makes about 32-36 small meatballs).
  2. Add a bit of olive oil to a large skillet. Once hot add the meatballs and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to a large saucepan and heat. Saute the carrots in the olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add both broths and bring to a boil. Stir in escarole and orzo pasta. Return to boil, then reduce heat to low-medium. Add meatballs.
  4. Cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes. Season with garlic salt and Italian seasoning to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 657mg (27%) Potassium 283mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1310IU (26%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97

% Daily Value*

Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 657mg 27%
Potassium 283mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1310IU 26%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.