Easy Italian Wedding Soup
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly flavorful, this Easy Italian Wedding Soup is a one-pot wonder that brings traditional Italian flavors to your table with minimal effort. Perfectly tender meatballs made with ground chicken or pork, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning are the star of the show, simmered in a savory chicken broth along with vibrant vegetables, delicate baby spinach, and hearty small pasta like orzo or acini di pepe. Ready in just 40 minutes, this wholesome soup strikes the perfect balance between quick preparation and homemade taste, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Garnish with extra Parmesan for a finishing touch, and enjoy this satisfying classic that feels like a warm hug in every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken or pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 0.75 cup small pasta (such as acini di pepe or orzo)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 units carrots, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken or pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined and form into small, bite-sized meatballs.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. In batches, sear the meatballs until golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove meatballs from the pot and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same pot. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add the meatballs back into the pot.
Stir in the pasta and cook until it is al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the baby spinach and let it wilt into the soup, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.4 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 596 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 8620 mg | 375% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.2 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 152.9 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 715 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 3558 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
