5.0 from 6 votes
Simple Italian Wedding Soup
This warm, good-for-you soup is perfect for a chilly day or when you are not feeling well. Loaded with tiny meatballs and teensy pasta, it's sure to please the most discriminating palate.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 648 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
MEATBALL MIXTURE:
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb mild Italian sausage If making GF choose a GF Italian Sausage, I like Boulder Sausage
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs unseasoned (if making GF use GF breadcrumbs)
- 3 Tablespoons grated parmesan or romano cheese
- 2 Tablespoons grated onion
- ½ - 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
BROTH | SOUP
- 64 oz chicken stock 2 cartons; if using a broth, taste broth to check seasonings first
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 5-6 shakes celery salt
- ½ - 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper optional
- ⅔ cup acini de pepe Riso or Orzo (any tiny pasta) (Substitute GF Pasta if making Gluten Free)
- Romano or Parmesan for serving optional
Instructions
MAKING MEATBALLS
- Combine the meatball ingredients well, get your hands in there! Shape into tiny meatballs, about the size of a teaspoon. If doubling or tripling the recipe, form into logs about 8" long by 2" in diameter. Roll tightly in plastic wrap, parchment or wax paper.
- Transfer logs to gallon freezer bag for future use, getting out as much air as possible.
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MAKING THE SOUP
- In a 3 qt pot, pour in the stock and bring to a simmer. Some broths are already seasoned, so be sure to taste your broth ahead of time so you don't over-season the broth. If you do, see notes.
- Once simmering, add in tiny meatballs, simmer a few minutes until they float to the surface, about 2-4 minutes. May remove meatballs with slotted spoon to a plate or keep them in while boiling your pasta, your preference. Return to simmer.
- Add the tiny pasta and boil for time recommended on package. If you removed the meatballs, add them back in and return to a simmer. Add additional seasoning if needed. Add a few teaspoons of fresh grated or shaved Parmesan or Romano cheese as a garnish. Serve immediately. Serve with a warm, crusty loaf of bread also delicious with beer bread.
- Delicious for lunch or dinner.
Notes
- If you accidentally overseason the broth, simply add water about a cup at a time until the flavors are balanced and the soup is heated through.
- © 2018 | This recipe for Italian Wedding Soup was featured first on The Fresh Cooky.
- © 2018 | This recipe for Italian Wedding Soup was featured first on The Fresh Cooky.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
648kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
2445mg
(102%)
Potassium
843mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
106IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 648
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 648kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 2445mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 843mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.