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
- 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
- Protein 29.29 g Good Source
- Carbs 42.42 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.39 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.97 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.07 mg High
- Sodium 1354.03 mg High
- Fiber 2.49 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.59 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.19 g Low Source
- Calcium 40.02 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.31 mg Good Source
- Potassium 278.29 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 36.86 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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