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Italian Wedding Soup (with Finesse!)
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Italian Wedding Soup (with Finesse!)

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"This was a really good recipe. It was exactly what I wanted a Italian meatball soup should taste like. I made if gluten free by using brown rice bread crumbs and GF noodles. I also cooked the noodles separate, bout only because GF noodles tend to get mushy fast. Thanks for posting! " - Mrsswill

Yield: 8 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: ItalianMain Ingredient: Beef

(4.4, 23) 90% would make again (reviews)

Favorite favorite of 1,154 people 556 people Try Soon want to try


Verified by stevemur

Servings          
Original recipe makes 8
1 poundground beef; pork, chicken, turkey (or combination)
1 egg; slightly beaten
1 CupBread crumbs
1 teaspoonGarlic powder
1 teaspoonDried parsley
2 teaspoonsDried basil
2 teaspoonsWorcestershire Sauce
1/2 Cupparmesan cheese; (optional), grated
2 Tablespoonolive oil
6 CupsChicken broth
2 CupsWater
1 1/2 Cupspastina; or other small pasta (or large pasta broken up)
1 10-oz packagefrozen chopped spinach; thawed and drained

Italian Wedding Soup (with Finesse!) Preparation

Combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, spices and cheese (optional) in medium sized bowl. Mix well. Shape into small meatballs ( use about 1 teaspoon of mixture per meatball ).

Heat olive oil in large skillet. Saut meatballs over medium-high heat, turning often, until just done. (about 5 minutes) Do not overcook as the meatballs will get further cooking in soup. Set aside.

Bring broth and water to boil in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Reduce heat to low.

Add meatballs, pasta and spinach. Cover and simmer until pasta is done. (about 10 minutes).

Makes about 8 servings.

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  • Calories Per Serving: 410
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    Italian Wedding Soup (with Finesse!) Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    This was a really good recipe. It was exactly what I wanted a Italian meatball soup should taste like. I made if gluten free by using brown rice bread crumbs and GF noodles. I also cooked the noodles separate, bout only because GF noodles tend to get mushy fast. Thanks for posting!
    5 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 19 hours, 56 minutes ago
    10 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes ago
    Delicious soup. Added grated onion and garlic to the meatballs which were amazing. Add 1 tbsp salt and the soup is perfect!
    1 years, 2 months, 1 weeks, 1 days, 8 hours, 47 minutes ago
    This soup was fantastic! I used bison to cut down on the fat of the meatballs. I also used orzo, but only use about 3/4 cup or it becomes too thick. I substituted fresh spinach for frozen. Very tasty!
    1 years, 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 22 hours, 56 minutes ago
    Simple and delicious! I made the pasta separately and added it later. Served it with ciabatta bread and sprinkled it with Parmesan cheese.
    1 years, 8 months, 11 hours, 2 minutes ago
    Can't wait to make this! I may boil the noodles separately so they don't get too mooshy the next day!
    1 years, 8 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 5 hours, 46 minutes ago
    its good
    1 years, 10 months, 4 weeks, 1 days, 6 hours, 59 minutes ago
    I concur.. leave out the water, add more broth. The meatballs were excellent! Overall, it was very good!
    2 years, 4 months, 2 days, 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
    Was good, next time I will leave out water and just add more broth, after adding all ingredients lost a little of the broth flavor also added diced celery and carrots, overall very good
    2 years, 7 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes ago
    YES, I would dearly love to make this soup - unfortunately I do not have magical abilities - several attempts to print this recipe have failed; please point me in the correct direction.
    Regards

    2 years, 7 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 56 minutes ago
    It was really good & easy to make. I added a lot of salt, used orzo pasta, turkey. I like my meatballs fluffier / less dense, so next time I would use more breadcrumbs to achieve that.
    2 years, 9 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 11 hours, 6 minutes ago
    I'm in love! This soup is great and east to make. My 3 yr old ate it all before her bread which never happens!!
    3 years, 3 months, 1 weeks, 8 hours, 24 minutes ago
    Simple and quick to make. I note that the pasta soaks up the liquid, so it becomes more of a casserole the second night.
    3 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 1 hours, 24 minutes ago
    Great simple recipe. I'll definitely make it again.
    3 years, 5 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 1 hours, 18 minutes ago
    this looks really good, i cant wait to make it
    3 years, 9 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 4 hours, 51 minutes ago
    This was simple to make and very tasty.
    3 years, 11 months, 1 weeks, 3 hours, 46 minutes ago
    This looks and sounds delicious! It is in my folder of things to try. I have never heard of Italian Wedding Soup before! Not sure how I missed that one being Italian! 5 *****
    4 years, 3 months, 4 weeks, 1 days, 6 hours, 34 minutes ago
    Good soup, easy to make, and very easy to eat!
    4 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 15 hours, 19 minutes ago
    Fantastic
    5 years, 4 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 8 hours, 26 minutes ago
    Love Wedding Soup! With crusty bread, it is delightful.
    7 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 10 hours, 35 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Soup
    2. Italian
    3. Beef
    4. Lunch
    5. Spring
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