Irresistible Italian Wedding Soup Recipe in Under 1 Hour
A classic Italian wedding soup with meatballs, greens, and pasta in a savory broth.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped escarole or spinach
- 1/2 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Brown meatballs in batches, then set aside.
- Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Stir in pasta and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add greens and meatballs, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh greens for best flavor.
- Adjust salt to taste.
- Meatballs can be made ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg