Description
Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming dish brimming with flavor, featuring tender meatballs, vibrant greens, and a savory broth that will lift your spirits. Perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings, this recipe combines fresh ingredients for an unforgettable culinary experience. With its delightful aroma and rich taste, every bowl feels like a warm embrace from family traditions. Gather your loved ones and enjoy this comforting soup that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- ½ lb pork sausage
- 4 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup plain bread crumbs
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs about one inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and carrots until softened.
- Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Carefully drop in the prepared meatballs and cook for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in fresh spinach during the last few minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Finish with lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg