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Italian Wedding Soup

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A comforting Italian Wedding Soup filled with tender homemade beef meatballs, vegetables, pasta, and fresh greens in a savory chicken broth.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 qts chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups baby spinach or escarole
  • 1 cup orzo or acini de pepe
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided, to fry meatballs and saute vegetables

Instructions

  1. Combine the ground beef, parmesan cheese, milk, bread crumbs, garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, parsley, and black pepper. Roll the mixture into small meatballs about the size of a quarter.
  2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs for about 30-45 seconds on each side. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.
  3. Remove the used oil from the pot. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for about 5 minutes, or until it begins to soften.
  4. Add the carrots and saute for another 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken stock and add the bay leaves and remaining 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer.
  6. Return the meatballs to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in the pasta and continue simmering for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the spinach or escarole, cover, and let stand for 3 minutes. Stir the wilted greens into the soup, remove the bay leaves, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Either baby spinach or escarole works well for the greens.
  • Use orzo or acini de pepe for the pasta.
  • Keep the meatballs small so they cook quickly and are easy to eat in the soup.
  • Remove the bay leaves before serving.

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