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Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
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Experience the comforting warmth of Easy Italian Wedding Soup, a delightful blend of tender beef meatballs, fresh greens, and tiny pasta simmered in a rich chicken broth. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners, bringing together wholesome ingredients that nourish both body and soul.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. ground beef
  • 2 slices fresh white bread, crust trimmed, torn into pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 medium white onion, grated or finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce (or milk)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. sage, fresh, chopped
  • 10-12 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked small pasta, such as acini di pepe or ditalini
  • 8 cups greens (baby spinach, endive, kale, or escarole)
  • Parmigiano Reggiano for garnish and good quality olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix torn bread, minced garlic, grated onion, parsley, cheese, salt, egg, and Worcestershire sauce. Add ground beef and combine gently.
  2. Roll mixture into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  3. In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions, celery, carrots, salt & pepper until softened. Add minced garlic and sage.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; add meatballs once boiling.
  5. Cook until meatballs float (internal temperature should reach 145°F), then add greens.
  6. Serve in bowls with cooked pasta and garnish with cheese and olive oil if desired.

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