Italian Wedding Soup
Tender herbed meatballs simmer in a bright, garlicky chicken broth with tiny pasta and wilted greens, creating a comforting bowl that balances rich and fresh flavors.
½ lb ground beef
½ lb ground pork
½ cup plain breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup parmesan, finely grated
2 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely diced
1 celery stalk, finely diced
8 cup chicken broth, preferably low-sodium
½ cup acini di pepe pasta
6 cup baby spinach, coarsely chopped
½ lemon, zested
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ cup extra parmesan for serving, grated
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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