Best 10 Italian Wedding Soup Chicken Meatballs Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful flavors of "Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs." This quintessential Italian soup is a comforting and heartwarming dish that embodies the essence of Italian home cooking. With its aromatic broth, tender meatballs, and the perfect balance of vegetables and herbs, this soup is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a cozy meal on a chilly evening or a special dish to serve at your next gathering, this article will guide you in crafting the perfect Italian wedding soup, complete with succulent chicken meatballs that will leave your taste buds dancing.

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

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.

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Classic Italian wedding soup is beloved for its simplicity and satisfaction. This turkey version is lean, while meatballs stay moist by simmering in broth. Start with the most flavorful broth you can get your hands on (homemade is ideal, but store-bought works well too), then pack the meatballs with flavor (garlic and parsley) and staying power (egg, panko and cheese, to gently bind them together). Traditionalists may be tempted to add a small grated onion to the meat mixture, and sweat celery and carrots into the broth, but for a quick weeknight meal, you won't miss them here. If speed is your game, roll the mixture into 12 large meatballs-or opt for 20 smaller ones if serving kids (mini meatballs will cook through even faster). Either way, finish with a healthy dose of olive oil, lemon, cheese and dill, or any fresh Italian herb you may have on hand.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for greasing and serving
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 packed cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
3/4 cup orzo, ditalini, acini di pepe or another small soup pasta
3 packed cups baby spinach or kale, thinly sliced
1 lemon, zested and halved
1/4 cup fresh dill, oregano or basil, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken broth and 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, add the turkey, panko, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup Parmesan to a large bowl. Mix with a fork or clean hands until combined. Gently roll the mixture into 12 medium (2-inch) or 20 small (1 1/2-inch) meatballs and transfer to a baking sheet lined with lightly oiled aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat.
  • Heat the broiler to high and set an oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat. Broil the meatballs until brown on two sides, turning halfway through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling broth and cook over medium until al dente, then lower the heat to a low simmer.
  • Add the meatballs to the broth and simmer on low until completely warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, and add the spinach and lemon zest, stirring well, to wilt. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the soup among four bowls. Drizzle each with olive oil, sprinkle with more Parmesan and squeeze a bit of lemon over the top. Scatter the dill over the top, or stir in.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 669, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1797 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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This soup is just wonderful. It's so filling and chock-full of veggies. I first simmered up a batch of this soup when it was featured in our local newspaper, the Palm Beach Post Times. You can also substitute chicken sausage, rolled up into little balls, for the meatballs here.-Amy McGowen, Jupiter, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large egg white
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 pound ground pork
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg white, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a thermometer reads 160°, 15-18 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery, parsnip and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, herbes de Provence, pepper flakes and pepper. , Drain meatballs on paper towels. Bring soup to a boil; add meatballs. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Add orzo; cook until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes longer. Add spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. , Freeze option: Do not add orzo or spinach. Cool soup; transfer to freezer containers and freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add orzo, then proceed with recipe as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP (CHICKEN MEATBALLS)



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I was asked to make a soup without the traditional beef meatballs and adapted it with chicken. By all concerned it seems that this came off very well and to many better than the traditional.

Provided by bggio

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 liters chicken broth
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons romano cheese
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 lb spinach
1 cup acini du pepe pasta

Steps:

  • pre heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Blend the ground chicken, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, bread crumbs, romano, garlic until nicely blended (depending on your ground chicken it may be very moist and more bread crumbs may be needed to form balls better).
  • Form the blended mixture into 1/2 inc meat balls and place in oven for 10 minutes.
  • Boil the broth during baking meat and add meat after baking for 10 minutes.
  • Add pasta then spinach and boil until pasta is ready approx 10 minutes.
  • salt/pepper and romano to taste upon serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 34.7, Sodium 1012.4, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18.6

THE BEST ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Italian wedding soup with chicken meatballs is filling, hearty and so tasty. It's a chicken meatball soup which is made from scratch. You will love this traditional Italian soup with acini de pepe pasta. This mini meatball soup is such a wonderfully fresh dish!

Provided by Bella

Categories     Meals     Soup

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 Pound ground chicken
1/2 Cup breadcrumbs (Italian style)
1/3 Cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
1 egg
2 Tablespoon heavy cream
2 Tablespoon butter
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon parsley (fresh chopped)
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon dried basil
1/2 Teaspoon onion powder
1/2 Teaspoon paprika
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon pepper
1/4 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 Cups chicken broth
3 Cups baby spinach (fresh)
1 1/4 Cup acini de pepe pasta (dry)
1 onion (yellow, chopped)
1 1/2 Cup carrot (chopped)
3/4 Cup celery
1 lemon
2 Tablespoon garlic (minced)
2 Tablespoons parsley (chopped, fresh)
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 Teaspoon onion powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
1/4 Teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, egg, and all of the spices until fully combined.
  • Spoon a small amount of the chicken mixture into the palm of your hand. Roll the mixture into a ball about 1" in size. Set the ball down on a tray then repeat until all of the mixture has been formed into meatballs.
  • In the bottom of a soup pot, melt the butter and oil over medium high heat. Working in batches as to not overcrowd, sear the meatballs on all sides. Once all sides have been seared remove the meatballs from the pot.
  • Once all of the meatballs have been seared, leave the pot on the heat and pour in the carrots, onions, celery, and soup seasonings (except for the fresh parsley).
  • Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes, then add in the garlic and sauté for another 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the white wine vinegar, juices from ½ of the lemon, and chicken broth, bring to a light boil.
  • Add the meatballs back into the soup, let boil for minutes.
  • Add the Acini de Pepe pasta and cook until tender.
  • Carefully taste the soup and add in any additional seasoning as preferred. Depending on the type of chicken broth you used, you may need to add extra salt at this time.
  • Add in the spinach and fresh parsley just before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and a slice from the remaining ½ of the lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Sodium 1803 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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This easy recipe for Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs is packed full of healthy ingredients and is hearty and filling.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 lb lean ground chicken
½ cup breadcrumbs
½ cup shredded parmesan
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 egg
1 tsp ground oregano
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp milk
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 onion (diced)
2 carrots (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
¼ cup shredded parmesan
½ cup acini di pepe pasta
1 cup celery stalks (diced)
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
⅓ cup white wine
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl add ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan, thyme, salt, black pepper, egg, ground oregano, ground coriander and milk
  • Mix all the ingredients well with you hands, until meatball mixture is combined
  • Use an ice-cream scoop to portion and shape meat mixture for meatballs. Shape further with your hands into little balls
  • In a large pot, add the extra virgin olive oil on medium heat. Add the meatballs. Brown for 5 minutes on two-three sides until golden brown. This is easier when done in two batches
  • Remove meatballs and set aside
  • Add chopped carrots, onion, celery and garlic
  • Saute for 5-6 minutes
  • Add white wine and simmer for 2 minutes
  • Add chicken broth
  • Add meatballs, bay leaves, oregano and acini di pepe pasta. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add spinach leaves, red pepper flakes and parmesan and let simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve with some squeezed lemon and extra parmesan

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 1075 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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This was from Barefoot Contessa on the Food Network. The original recipe called for both ground chicken and chicken sausage. I adjusted the amount of ground chicken for the meatball recipe so that I did not have to use packaged chicken sausage as it was very expensive. I also adjusted the spices.

Provided by Susan M.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/4 lbs ground chicken
2/3 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
3 teaspoons minced garlic (3 cloves)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fennel seed
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrot (3 carrots)
3/4 cup diced celery (2 stalks)
10 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup small shell pasta, such as tubetini or 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
12 ounces Baby Spinach, washed and trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • For the meatballs,.
  • In a large bowl combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, fennel seeds, milk, egg, salt, and pepper.
  • Combine gently with a fork.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • With a teaspoon, drop 1 to 1 1/4-inch meatballs onto 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.
  • Notes.
  • You can also subsitute escarole for spinach in this recipe.
  • Gran Pandano is a less expersive parm cheese Only parm cheese from a certain area and certain cows can be stamped parm reggiano the King of cheeses in Italy.
  • To make quick meatballs, divide up meat mixture into quarters. Roll each quarter into a long log and then cut into pieces. You can then roll the pieces into meatballs (or not - shape doesn't matter in the soup).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 59.7, Sodium 571.2, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 19.3

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

CHRISTINA'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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I'm big on soups with tiny meatballs and pasta. I double the meatballs, poach them in the broth, remove half and freeze them for another time. -Christina Hitchcock, Madison Township, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons 2% milk
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-1/2 pounds ground chicken
SOUP:
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium carrots, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 cartons (32 ounces each ) chicken stock
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups acini di pepe pasta
2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach
Additional minced fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. , For soup, in a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in stock, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Drop meatballs into soup; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Gently stir in pasta; cook 10-12 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender., Stir in spinach. Top servings with parsley and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1083mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will greatly enhance the flavor of your soup.
  • Be sure to season your meatballs well. A combination of garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning will do the trick.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the meatballs. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Italian wedding soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious and hearty soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Italian wedding soup a try. You won't be disappointed.

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