Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
This Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe is warm, cozy, and filled with tender meatballs, soft pasta, and fragrant herbs in a flavorful broth. Every spoonful has the perfect balance of savory, comforting ingredients and vibrant greens. It comes together quickly, making it an ideal go-to for chilly nights or simple family dinners. A classic, feel-good soup that tastes like it simmered all day.
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the soup:
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta acini di pepe or orzo
- 2 cups fresh spinach or 1 cup chopped escarole
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Make the meatballs.
- Add ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Mix with your hands until combined. Roll into small meatballs, about 1 teaspoon each. Place them on a plate.
2. Cook the vegetables.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook until the onion softens.
3. Add broth.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Bring it to a boil.
4. Add the meatballs.
- Drop the meatballs gently into the pot. Lower the heat. Let them simmer until cooked through. This takes about 10 minutes.
5. Add the pasta.
- Add the pasta and cook until tender. Stir often so it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
6. Add the greens.
- Add the spinach or escarole. Stir until the greens wilt. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.
7. Serve.
- Ladle into bowls. Top with extra Parmesan if you want.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Use lean ground meat for lighter meatballs and cleaner broth.
- Substitute spinach with escarole or kale for a more traditional flavor.
- Roll meatballs small so they cook quickly and stay tender.
- Use acini di pepe, orzo, or small pasta shapes as alternatives.
- Add extra garlic or herbs for deeper Italian-style flavor.
- Simmer gently to keep broth clear and meatballs intact.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; pasta may absorb broth.
- For meal prep, cook pasta separately and add when serving.
🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: ~265Carbohydrates: ~18g
Fiber: ~1g
Sugars: ~2g
Protein: ~22g
Fat: ~12g
Saturated Fat: ~4g
Cholesterol: ~85mg
Sodium: ~720mg
Potassium: ~420mg
Calcium: ~110mg
Iron: ~2.1mg