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Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Italian Wedding Soup combines tender meatballs, fresh spinach, and rich chicken broth in a delightful bowl. This easy weeknight dinner is perfect for family gatherings, and it’s sure to satisfy your cravings. Make it tonight and enjoy a warm hug in a bowl!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb ground turkey or ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 2 celery ribs celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup acini de pepe pasta
  • 4 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped (can use escarole)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving, optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Food Processor
  • Grater
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, ground sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently toss with hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-size meatballs and transfer to a large plate.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add half of the meatballs and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. They don’t have to be cooked all the way through because they will finish cooking in the soup. Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat the process with remaining meatballs.
  4. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes, or until veggies have softened. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
  5. Poor in the broth and bring to a boil. Season soup with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, to taste. Add in the pasta and meatballs, reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
  7. Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for one more minute. Remove from heat.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Tip 1: You need 1 lb ground meat. We like to use a mix of ground turkey and Italian sausage, but you can use all ground turkey, all ground beef, all Italian sausage, or a mix!
  • Tip 2: Store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Tip 3: You can also freeze the soup for up to 3 months.