Italian Wedding Soup is a perfect balance of hearty and light, with rich broth, delicate greens, and homemade meatballs. A timeless favorite, it brings warmth to any table with every spoonful.
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Italian Wedding Soup
A comforting Italian classic featuring savory meatballs, tender greens, and pasta in a flavorful broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
Ingredients
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- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (acini di pepe or orzo)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- See here for Homemade Meatball Recipe
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onion, celery, and carrot in olive oil until softened.
- Add garlic and oregano, sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Stir in spinach and meatballs, cooking until spinach wilts and meatballs are heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.