BARBARA'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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In a little Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz, my husband and I had an amazing soup with orzo. I tweaked it at home to make it healthier but kept the warm, comforting flavor. -Barbara Spitzer, Lodi, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 cups coarsely chopped escarole or spinach
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage, shallots and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Drain., Add broth to sausage mixture; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, pepper and escarole; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until orzo is tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Lior Rosenkranz
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This is my go-to soup recipe. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.


Abrar kayani
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This soup is so versatile. I've added different vegetables, meats, and cheeses, and it always turns out great.


Dua noor Noor khan
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I love that this soup can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Saleana Supersad
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


tracy bishop
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I've never made Italian wedding soup before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfectly, and my family loved it.


Ferdaus Sikder
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and just what I need on a cold winter day.


Farai Mhuru
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I love this soup. The vegetables are cooked perfectly, and they add so much flavor to the broth.


Mandie Raaths
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The broth in this soup is so flavorful. I could drink it all day long.


Nidhi Lal
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I love the addition of meatballs to this soup. It makes it so hearty and filling.


Muhiim Cabdi
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This soup is so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Ray Sanchez
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Subash Tamang
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This soup was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it.


Abby Sabi
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I'm not usually a fan of Italian wedding soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


Amir wazir
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My family loved this soup! It was so easy to make, and it tasted even better the next day.


Cabdirisaaq Cali
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This soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the meatballs are cooked to perfection.