Italian in name only as you won’t find this in Italy. Italian wedding soup is a traditional soup that is often served at weddings and other special occasions. The soup is made from a combination of ingredients, such as carrots, celery, onions, ditalini pasta, spinach, and ground beef or chicken. The soup is usually flavored with garlic and herbs, such as oregano and parsley, and is often topped with grated parmesan cheese. The soup is often served with crusty Italian bread and a glass of red wine. The soup has a flavorful broth, and the combination of the vegetables, pasta, and meat make it a satisfying and hearty dish. Italian wedding soup is a nutritious and delicious meal that is sure to please all of your guests.
Ingredients
Mini-Meatballs
1/3 cup parsley, chopped
1 large egg
1 clove of minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
6 oz ground pork
6oz ground veal
6oz ground beef
Soup
3 tbsp olive oil
1 celery stalk, diced
1 onion, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 lb spinach, chopped
1 cup cooked and diced chicken
8 cups chicken broth
2 eggs
3 tbsp grated romano or parmesan cheese
1 lb acini di pepe or small pasta
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl.
Roll mixture into mini meatballs using about 1tsp of mixture per meatball. You should have about 32 meatballs when finished.
Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 12-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, is a large stock pot, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat.
Add the celery, onion, and carrot. Saute until the onions are tender and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the chicken stock and spinach, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the meatballs and chicken and simmer an additional 5-10 minutes.
In a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the cheese. Pour slowly into the soup, mixing constantly.
Salt and pepper to taste and serve.
