Description
Irresistible Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. Bursting with savory meatballs, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs, this soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Each spoonful offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes, making it an all-time favorite. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe ensures everyone at your table will leave with a smile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mix of sweet and spicy)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 medium carrots (sliced thinly)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs (about one inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
- Add sliced carrots to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Gently drop meatballs into the boiling broth. Cook for 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (1-2 minutes). Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg