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Easy Italian Wedding Soup

Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
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This Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe is a heartwarming dish that combines savory meatballs, fresh greens, and small pasta in a rich chicken broth. Ideal for cold evenings or family gatherings, this soup is both comforting and nutritious. With its flavorful meatballs made from ground beef and a medley of vibrant vegetables, it’s sure to warm you from the inside out. Plus, it’s versatile enough to accommodate whatever greens or pasta you have on hand. Cook up a big batch, and enjoy the delightful flavors that only get better with time!

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. beef, ground
  • 2 slices fresh white bread, crust trimmed, torn into pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 medium white onion, grated or finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire (or sub milk)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. sage, fresh, chopped
  • 10–12 cups chicken broth (homemade preferred but store bought is OK too)
  • 2 cups cooked small pasta, such as acini di pepe or ditalini, or cook more pasta as desired
  • 8 cups greens (baby spinach, endive, kale, or escarole)
  • Parmigiano Reggiano for garnish and good quality olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine torn bread, garlic, onion, parsley, cheese, salt, egg, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix in ground beef until well combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into small meatballs about 3/4-inch in size and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions, celery, carrots with salt and pepper for 15 minutes. Add garlic and sage; cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Optionally add Parmigiano Reggiano rind for extra flavor.
  5. Add meatballs and uncooked pasta (if using). Cook until meatballs float and reach 145°F internally.
  6. Stir in greens until wilted. Serve with cooked pasta in each bowl topped with cheese and olive oil if desired.

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