Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup brings tender beef meatballs, delicate orzo, and leafy escarole together in a savory chicken broth with a hint of Parmesan and herbs. It’s warming and satisfying, with light, brothy comfort and gentle sweetness from carrot. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a welcoming starter for gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Wedding Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.68 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and onion powder.
- 2
Form the beef mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set them on a parchment-lined tray.
- 3
In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring the broth to a boil. Stir in the escarole, orzo, carrot, and meatballs, and return to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook at a gentle boil, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the pasta is slightly firm, about 00:10:00.
- 4
Serve hot and enjoy.
- Calories 373.39 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 29.29 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 42.42 g 15%
- Total Fat 9.39 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.97 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.07 mg High 20%
- Sodium 1354.03 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 2.49 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.31 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 278.29 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 36.86 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.07 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Italian Wedding Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 373.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Wedding Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Italian Wedding Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots, Dried Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Italian Wedding Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian Wedding Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 373.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Wedding Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Italian Wedding Soup healthy?
- Italian Wedding Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 373.39 calories and 29.29 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1354.03 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.97 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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