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Easy Authentic Italian Wedding Soup

A close-up view of a bowl filled with Italian wedding soup, featuring small meatballs, acini di pepe pasta, and wilted greens.
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Make a comforting, hearty Italian Wedding Soup featuring tender homemade meatballs, fresh greens, and small pasta in a savory broth. This recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef and pork mix
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1/2 cup acini di pepe pasta (or other small pasta)
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach or escarole, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine ground meats, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Roll the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have about 30-40 meatballs.
  3. Pour the chicken broth into a large pot or Dutch oven and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Add the sliced carrots and celery to the simmering broth. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Gently drop the meatballs into the simmering broth. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the meatballs float and are cooked through. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  6. Add the acini di pepe pasta to the pot. Cook according to package directions, usually about 6 to 8 minutes, until al dente.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach or escarole and chopped parsley during the last minute of cooking until the greens wilt.
  8. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor in your meatballs, use a mix of half beef and half Italian sausage.
  • If you prefer a clearer broth, gently brown the meatballs in a separate skillet before adding them to the simmering broth.
  • You can substitute escarole for spinach if you prefer a slightly more bitter green flavor common in traditional versions.

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