Italian Wedding Soup with 5 Ingredients
Warm, comforting, and unbelievably simple, this Italian Wedding Soup with 5 Ingredients is your go-to recipe for a hearty meal in just 25 minutes! Featuring savory frozen mini meatballs, tender orzo pasta, nutrient-packed fresh spinach, and a rich chicken broth, this soup comes together effortlessly with minimal prep time. A final sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese adds the perfect touch of creamy, salty goodness. Ideal for busy weeknights or whenever you're craving something cozy, this Italian classic requires just a handful of pantry staples yet delivers big on flavor. Serve piping hot for a quick, satisfying family dinner or a meal-prep friendly option that reheats like a dream.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Frozen mini meatballs
- 8 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the frozen mini meatballs to the boiling broth and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the orzo pasta and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
4. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and ladle the soup into bowls.
6. Sprinkle each serving with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 7608 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.5 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 118.0 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 902 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 2432 mg | 52% | |
*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.
