Hearty Italian Wedding Soup in Just 40 Minutes
A hearty soup with meatballs, greens, and pasta, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped escarole or spinach
- 1/2 cup small pasta (such as acini di pepe)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Bring broth to a boil in a large pot. Add meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add greens and pasta. Cook until pasta is tender, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh greens for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen.