Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Irresistible Italian Wedding Soup, where tender meatballs, vibrant spinach, and hearty vegetables unite in a savory broth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this dish brings warmth to any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a delicious meal on the table that everyone will love. Enjoy each spoonful as it wraps you in a nostalgic embrace of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta (or any small pasta)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, onion, garlic, egg, and Italian seasoning. Form into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté carrots and onions until onions are translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Gently add meatballs to the boiling broth and reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Add acini di pepe pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg