Best 6 Barbaras Italian Wedding Soup Recipes

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If you are looking for a comforting and hearty soup that is full of flavor, Barbara's Italian wedding soup is the perfect choice. This traditional Italian soup is made with a flavorful broth, tender meatballs, and a variety of vegetables. The combination of flavors and textures in this soup will warm your heart and soul. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make this classic Italian soup at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP I



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Coming from Rhode Island, a very ethnic state, this soup was traditionally served at Italian weddings. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound extra-lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon onion powder
5 ¾ cups chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced escarole
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
⅓ cup finely chopped carrot

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion powder; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
  • In large saucepan, heat broth to boiling; stir in escarole, orzo pasta, chopped carrot and meatballs. Return to boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 86.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1211 mg, Sugar 4 g

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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For a warm bowl of Italian comfort, try Giada De Laurentiis' Italian Wedding Soup recipe, studded with tasty little beef-pork meatballs.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small onion, grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 large egg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 slice fresh white bread, crust trimmed, bread torn into small pieces
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
Freshly ground black pepper
12 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound curly endive, coarsely chopped (1 pound of escarole would be a good substitution)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs: Stir the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the cheese, beef and pork. Using 1 1/2 teaspoons for each, shape the meat mixture into 1-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on a baking sheet.
  • To make the soup: Bring the broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and curly endive and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the curly endive is tender, about 8 minutes. Whisk the eggs and cheese in a medium bowl to blend. Stir the soup in a circular motion. Gradually drizzle the egg mixture into the moving broth, stirring gently with a fork to form thin stands of egg, about 1 minute. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve. Finish soup with parmesan cheese if desired.

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.

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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Ina Garten uses chicken meatballs and vegetables in her version of classic Italian Wedding Soup, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 pound ground chicken
1/2 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
3 tablespoons milk
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrots (3 carrots), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3/4 cup diced celery (2 stalks), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
10 cups homemade chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup small pasta such as tubetini or stars
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
12 ounces baby spinach, washed and trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the meatballs, place the ground chicken, sausage, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, Pecorino, Parmesan, milk, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl and combine gently with a fork. With a teaspoon, drop 1 to 1 1/4-inch meatballs onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. (You should have about 40 meatballs. They don't have to be perfectly round.) Bake for 30 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Set aside.
  • In the meantime, for the soup, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and saute until softened, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken stock and wine and bring to a boil. Add the pasta to the simmering broth and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the pasta is tender. Add the fresh dill and then the meatballs to the soup and simmer for 1 minute. Taste for salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute, until the spinach is just wilted. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle each serving with extra grated Parmesan.

BRIDGET'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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A wonderful recipe for a quick favorite. This recipe takes very little time to make and the results are fantastic.

Provided by Bridget Elaine

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 1 Gallon, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 eggs
12 cups chicken broth
4 cups spinach
1 cup acini di pepe pasta
2 carrots (chopped)

Steps:

  • Combine first eight ingredients.
  • Form into LITTLE meatballs (there will be a lot of them).
  • Fry in batches in the pot you will be preparing the soup.
  • When all the meatballs are fried remove from the pot and add the chicken broth.
  • Scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the meatballs, spinach, pasta, and carrots to the broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cook till the meatballs are done and sp is the pasta.
  • ENJOY, ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.3, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 129.8, Sodium 1679.9, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 33.9

CALIFORNIA ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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This is my variation of a standard recipe. I like fresh basil and a little lemon rind, so those are basically my only changes. This is a quick and easy soup with flavors that impress all.

Provided by DPATEL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound extra-lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
2 green onions, sliced
5 ¾ cups chicken broth
2 cups finely sliced escarole (spinach may be substituted)
1 lemon, zested
½ cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta), uncooked
grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

  • Mix together the meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, parsley, and green onions; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
  • Pour broth into a large saucepan over high heat. When boiling, drop in meatballs. Stir in escarole, lemon zest and orzo. Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 98.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make sure there is enough space for all the ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of vegetables or broth in the soup to your liking.
  • If you don't have any Italian sausage, you can use ground beef or turkey instead.
  • Be sure to cook the meatballs all the way through before adding them to the soup.
  • If you want a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry or a roux.
  • Serve the soup with a side of grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Italian Wedding Soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. With its combination of vegetables, meatballs, and broth, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this Italian Wedding Soup a try.

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