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4.7 from 9 votes

Small Batch Italian Wedding Soup

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Soup

Ingredients

For meatballs
  • 3/4 pound meatloaf mix (pork/veal/beef mix)
  • 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
For soup:
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 cup small dice carrots
  • 1/2 cup small dice celery
  • 2 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup tubettini pasta
  • 6 ounces baby greens (baby spinach, kale or escarole)

Instructions

For the meatballs: 
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking liner.
  2. Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix together by hand.
  3. Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. The mixture will make about 25-30 meatballs.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the meatballs are fully cooked.
  5. Remove from the oven and set aside.
For the soup: 
  1. While the meatballs are cooking start your soup base.
  2. Place pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. When the oil is hot, add onion, carrots, and celery.
  4. Cook for about 10 minutes–until the vegetables are soft but not browned.
  5. Add in garlic and let cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Add in beef and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  7. Add in pasta and cook until al dente.
  8. Place cooked, warm meatballs and greens into the soup and stir to combine. The greens should wilt right away.
  9. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese on top if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 1136mg (47%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 1136mg 47%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%

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