Description
A hearty Italian Wedding Soup featuring flavorful Parmesan meatballs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add meatballs and pasta to the pot. Cook until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- You can substitute chicken for beef in meatballs.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, Parmesan Meatballs, Soup Recipe