In the colder months, soup is one of my favorite things to cook (and eat!), and Italian Wedding Soup is by far my favorite. It brings back lots of memories of my grandmother, but it’s also hearty, comforting and super delicious. This recipe is a little bit of grandma, a little bit of Giada, and a little bit of me.
Ingredients for the meatballs:
1 small to medium onion, grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
l large egg
2 Tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 large or two small slices of white bread, crust removed and bread torn into very small pieces
1/2-2/3 cup grated parmesan
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
1 teaspoon black pepper
Ingredients for the soup:
12-14 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 lb escarole or baby spinach
1 cup Acini di pepe pasta (or any small pasta of choice)
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, plus some extra for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Start by making the meatballs. Stir the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl and blend gently. Stir in the cheese, beef and pork. Take about 1 1/2 teaspoon for each meatball and shape. Place on a baking sheet.
Bring the broth and wine to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 2 minutes, then add the pasta and cook for about another two minutes. Add escarole and simmer for about 5 minutes longer. Whisk the eggs and cheese in a medium bowl. When soup is ready, stir the soup in a circular motion. Slowly add the egg mixture into the broth, gently stirring. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with additional grated parmesan cheese.
To make prep easier, I placed the garlic, parsley and white bread in a mini food processor.
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Judy says
I love this soup. I have to try your recipe. I will be pinning it. I would love for you to link this up to my Fall into Fall party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Hope to see you there.
Judy says
So glad you linked up!!
The Honeys says
Happy to do so! Thanks for visiting and let me know if you make the soup. It’s delish!
Athena at Minerva's Garden says
What a lovely recipe, Doreen. This soup has everything in it that I like, so I’ll have to make it soon! It was so nice to hear from you today over at my blog. Glad for the cabaret connection that you have! And nice to hear you’re a dancer–that’s very cool!
Kathy says
This is one of my favorite soups! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Kathy Moody says
Oh, this looks so yummy! Perfect for the cold evenings we are finally having. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent! I hope you are safe from the hurricane! I’ve been thinking about you!!! Hugs, sweet friend
Easy Italian Recipes says
Hi! Your Italian wedding soup was nominated as one of the “Best Italian Wedding Soup Recipes on the Net”. To vote for it, please visit http://easyitalianrecipes.org/soup-recipes/best-italian-wedding-soup-recipes-on-the-net-vote-for-your-favorite/ (your recipe is positioned at #186).
Amy @ StowandTellU says
Stopped here to pin your recipe, as well, so I can ask the hubby to make it. (I have to stick to 5 ingredients or less cooking most of the time.) and I did make your apricot chicken!! It turned out perfect, and it passed the hubby’s taste test, too. It will be a keeper. Good luck again, on the contest!
Doreen says
So happy to hear you both liked the chicken recipe Amy! The soup is awesome too, but don’t forget to add parmigiana cheese just before eating. It really adds a lot!