Best 4 Ina Garten Italian Wedding Soup Recipes

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Ina Garten's Italian wedding soup is a classic dish that combines simple, flavorful ingredients to create a hearty and comforting meal. The combination of tender meatballs, spinach, escarole, and acini di pepe pasta in a rich broth makes this soup a favorite among Ina Garten fans and Italian food lovers alike. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner option on a chilly evening or a special dish to serve at a gathering, Ina Garten's Italian wedding soup is sure to impress.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



Italian Wedding Soup image

Absolutely my favorite soup recipe to make for chilly days!

Provided by RecipeGirl.com (adapted barely from Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics)

Categories     Soup

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 ounces ground turkey
8 ounces turkey sausage ((casings removed))
⅔ cup fresh white bread crumbs
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons milk
1 large egg, (lightly beaten)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrots ((about 3 medium))
1 cup diced celery ((about 2 large stalks))
12 cups chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup small pasta ((any will do, but I like to use mini bow ties))
¼ cup minced fresh dill
8 ounces fresh baby spinach ((trimmed, washed & patted dry))
grated Parmesan cheese, (for serving (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 1708 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

INA GARTEN'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Ina Garten's Italian Wedding Soup Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by Hapemom

Number Of Ingredients 21

MEATBALLS:
3/4 pound ground chicken
1/2 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
2 teaspoons minced garlic, about 2 cloves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano
1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
3 tablespoons milk
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
SOUP:
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrots, about 3 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3/4 cup diced celery, about 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, salt, and 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.

INA GARDEN'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



Ina Garden's Italian Wedding Soup image

Make and share this Ina Garden's Italian Wedding Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 lb ground turkey
1/2 lb turkey sausage, casings removed
2/3 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrot (about 3 medium)
1 cup diced celery (about 2 large stalks)
10 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup small shell pasta
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
8 ounces fresh Baby Spinach, trimmed, washed & patted dry
extra parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare meatballs: Place ground meats, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, milk, egg, 1 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a bowl and combine gently with a fork. With a teaspoon, drop 1-inch meatballs onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper (you'll make somewhere around 40 meatballs). Bake for 30 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Set aside.
  • Prepare soup: Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a large stock pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery and saute until softened, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil. Add pasta to the simmering broth and cook an additional 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 spinach and cook for 1 minute, until spinach is just wilted. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle each serving with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

INA GARTEN'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP (BACK TO BASICS / BAREFOOT CON



Ina Garten's Italian Wedding Soup (Back to Basics / Barefoot Con image

This is the original out of her Back to Basics Cookbook. There are other versions out there with the ingredients adjusted and redone but this one is the real deal. The difference is that the meatballs are made with ground chicken and chicken sausage not beef or pork. A welcome change from the normal wedding soup. Ina Garten aka the Barefoot Contessa makes this traditional soup in a different yet wonderfully flavorful way. The directions look to be many but they are spread out to make it easier to make. Don't let it intimidate. After the meatballs it is simple. Perfect for those cold days and nights. Enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 lb ground chicken
1/4 lb chicken sausage, with casings removed
2/3 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons minced garlic (3 cloves)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (freshly grated recommended)
3 tablespoons milk
1 extra large egg, lightly beaten
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup yellow onion (minced)
1 cup diced to 1/4 inch pieces carrot (3 carrots)
3/4 cup diced celery, to 1/4 inch pieces (2 stalks)
10 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup small shell pasta, such as tubetini or 1 cup stars pasta
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
12 ounces Baby Spinach, washed and trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • For the meatballs, place ground chicken.chicken sausage, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, milk, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 tsp.pepper in a bowl and combine gently with a fork.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. With a teaspoon, drop 1 to 1 1/4-inch meatballs onto the sheet pan. You should have about 40 meatballs.
  • 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 cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.1, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 93.6, Sodium 968.9, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.9, Protein 24.4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your soup taste its best. Look for ripe vegetables, flavorful broth, and high-quality Parmesan cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many ingredients to the pot, the soup will be too thick and the flavors will be diluted. Add the ingredients in batches, and cook them until they are tender before adding the next batch.
  • Season to taste: Every palate is different, so adjust the seasonings in the soup to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or Parmesan cheese until the soup tastes perfect.

Conclusion:

Ina Garten's Italian Wedding Soup is a classic dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with flavor and easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make this soup even better. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious and comforting soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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