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Bowl of wedding soup.

Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Homemade meatballs, chicken, spinach and pasta in a chicken stock base make up this delicious Pittsburgh Italian wedding soup.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Soups and Stews
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound chicken boneless breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-3 carrots finely chopped 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 sweet onion finely chopped 1 cup
  • 2 ribs of celery finely chopped 1/3 cup
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1.5 cup dry ditalini pasta 4 oz
  • 8 oz fresh spinach leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated Parmesan cheese to serve on the side

Meatball Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound meatloaf mix blend of ground beef, pork and veal
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Make the meatballs by combining all ingredients and mixing just enough to combine.
  • Use a teaspoon to scoop out a little of the mixture and roll it with oiled hands to make a ball.
  • Set the meatballs on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan saute carrots, onions, and celery in olive oil for 3 - 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Add garlic and stir well.
  • Add broth, pasta and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and shred. Then add back into broth
  • Add meatballs and spinach. Simmer for 5 minutes
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

Notes

If you put a little olive oil on your hands the meatballs will be easier to roll into balls.
You can saute the meatballs in a little oil on the stove instead of baking them if you want.
You can use escarole or kale instead of spinach.
You can use orzo or acini de pepe pasta instead of ditalini

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1295mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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