Italian Wedding Soup That Will Delight Your Guests
Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting dish that combines savory meatballs, fresh greens, and a rich broth in every spoonful. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this soup brings warmth and joy to your table. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a delightful meal ready to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper until combined. Form small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; brown meatballs in batches for about 5 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and carrots until softened (4–5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil while scraping the bottom of the pot for flavor. Reduce heat to simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the pot along with chopped spinach; simmer for 10–15 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or croutons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg