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Wedding Soup Recipe

A hearty Italian-American soup featuring meatballs, greens, and pasta.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Soup

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 bunch Escarole chopped
  • ½ cup Acini di Pepe Pasta
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add chopped escarole and acini di pepe pasta. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add baked meatballs to the soup and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Wedding Soup
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