Warm up with this delicious Italian Wedding Soup featuring savory meatballs and fresh veggies—perfect for meal prep! Try it today!
Author:Sophia
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:Serves 6
Category:Main
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Ingredients
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1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 lb. ground beef (85% lean)
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/3 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 yellow onion (diced)
1 1/4 cups carrots (diced)
2 celery ribs (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
8 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 cup acini de pepe pasta (uncooked)
4–5 cups fresh spinach
Salt/pepper (to taste)
Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté diced onion until translucent.
Add diced carrots and celery along with minced garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil; stir in Italian seasoning.
Gently add meatballs and uncooked acini de pepe pasta; simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through.