Mama’s Classic Italian Wedding Soup
Mama’s Classic Italian Wedding Soup balances tender beef meatballs with ribbons of spinach, sweet carrots, and tiny shells in a rich chicken broth. It’s comforting and hearty without feeling heavy, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a warming lunch on a cool day. The gentle herb notes and Parmesan-kissed meatballs make each spoonful satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a medium bowl, mix the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, and onion. Form the mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set them aside.
- 2
In a large stockpot, bring the chicken broth to a boil; stir in the spinach, pasta, carrot, and meatballs. Return to a boil; lower the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, at a gentle boil for 10 minutes or until the pasta is slightly firm and the meatballs are no longer pink inside. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
- Calories 233.76 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.31 g Good Source
- Carbs 19.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.48 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.06 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 68.29 mg High
- Sodium 1053.5 mg High
- Fiber 2.79 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.45 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.11 g Low Source
- Calcium 99.09 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.06 mg Moderate
- Potassium 241.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 573.54 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 2.49 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.61 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
Mama's Classic Italian Wedding Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 233.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mama’s Classic Italian Wedding Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Mama’s Classic Italian Wedding Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion, Dried Basil. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Mama’s Classic Italian Wedding Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mama’s Classic Italian Wedding Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 233.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mama’s Classic Italian Wedding Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
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