In the realm of comforting and flavorful soups, few dishes rival the timeless appeal of Italian wedding soup. Originating from the beautiful culinary traditions of Italy, this hearty soup has become a beloved favorite among soup enthusiasts worldwide. With its marriage of tender meatballs, delicate pasta, and a rich, savory broth, Italian wedding soup offers a symphony of flavors that warm the soul and delight the senses. Whether you're seeking a cozy meal on a chilly evening or a comforting remedy for a busy day, this classic soup promises to transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
EASY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
"After one taste, you'll find that this soup is absolutely delicious," promises Paula Sullivan from Barker, New York. "Lean ground beef and reduced sodium broth help keep it light. For variety, substitute garbanzo beans for the kidney beans."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 7 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, parsley, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. meatballs. , Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; drain., Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, beans and spinach. Stir in pasta, meatballs and remaining salt and pepper. , Cook until spinach is tender and meatballs are heated through. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
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
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.
THE BEST ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
We tried all-sausage meatballs but found them heavy and dense - adding ground pork keeps them light but still extremely flavorful. Wilting the escarole at the end adds a texture and freshness that you won't get from spinach or a less-sturdy green. If you really want to up the umami factor you can always toss a Parmesan rind into the broth as it simmers, but we didn't miss it when made without.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine the thyme, bay, oregano and peppercorns in a 10-inch square of cheesecloth and bring the corners together to create a parcel. Tie it closed with kitchen twine.
- Stir the panko, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Stir in the cream, egg and half the grated garlic until completely combined.
- Combine the ground pork and sausage in a large bowl. Pull the ground meat apart with two forks as if you were shredding pulled pork, breaking up the clumps and incorporating the meat without compacting it until thoroughly mixed and no clumps remain.
- Add the breadcrumb mixture to the meat and use the same pulling technique to mix until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Scoop out portions of the meat mixture with a 1-ounce ice cream scoop (or use two heaping tablespoons). Roll the meat gently between your hands into balls. Arrange the balls on a rimmed baking sheet. You should have about 24 meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the meatballs and cook, turning and rolling occasionally, until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove to a plate; the meatballs will not be cooked through, just browned on the outside. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken skin-side down. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and add the onions, carrots, celery, remaining grated garlic. Season the chicken and vegetables with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up the browned bits, until the vegetables have softened slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and cook until it's almost completely evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add 8 cups water and the cheesecloth parcel and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and let cool slightly. Shred the chicken with two forks, discarding the skin and bones.
- Meanwhile, add the meatballs and pasta to the broth and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the sachet. Stir in the escarole and shredded chicken and continue cooking until the escarole is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Serve topped with parsley and grated Parmesan.
SHORTCUT ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
A Parmesan rind is the powerhouse ingredient behind this fast, flavorful version of the classic soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add sausage; cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add onion, fennel, and a pinch of salt to pot. Cook, stirring, until softened, 10 minutes (if browning too quickly, add a splash of water). Add broth, 3 cups water, and rind. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast pastina in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until golden, about 4 minutes. Add to simmering broth. Slice sausage; add to saucepan with accumulated juices. Cook, stirring, until pastina is al dente and sausage is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle escarole with vinegar; season with salt and pepper and divide evenly among bowls. Ladle soup over it; top with shaved cheese, fennel fronds, and pepper.
QUICK ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
Here's a quick and hearty soup that's a tried-and-true favorite with Sherri Perfett's family in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. "My husband and two preschoolers love the combination of chicken broth, seasoned meatballs and spinach," writes this busy flight attendant who's away from home three to four days a week. "And since it freezes so well, I often make extra to be sure I always have some on hand."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth and chicken to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove the chicken and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., Shape into 1-in. balls; add to broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink. Skim fat., Add pasta, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning to soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Remove chicken from bones; discard bones and shred meat. Add the chicken, spinach and remaining cheese to soup and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1056mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP I
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
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
PARTY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
A large batch of traditional Italian Wedding soup. This soup offers plenty of meat, carbohydrates and veggies. Perfect with Italian bread. For the pasta, I use acini di pepe, but you could use any small shape you desire, like shells or orzo.
Provided by Chuck
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, spinach, onions, carrots and celery. Mix well and allow to simmer.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs and egg and mix well. Form mixture into 1/2 inch diameter meatballs and carefully drop them into the soup.
- Put chunks of chicken breast into the soup and reduce heat to low. Allow the soup to simmer for 1 hour. Add the pasta 30 minutes before serving and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 732.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
EASY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
This is a quick go to soup on a chilly day. It's quick, it's easy, and it tastes great. My husband who tends to be a picky eater (Yuck) was not too sure about it at first. Now it is his favorite. It doesn't get any easier than this.
Provided by BumpsLady
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring broth and one cup water to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Add pasta and meatballs.
- Return to a boil; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until pasta is done.
- Do Not Drain.
- Reduce heat; stir in spinach and pizza sauce.
- Cook one to two minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- I like to top mine with a little bit of shredded Mozzarella.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1006.4, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 8.8
EASY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
I used to make my own meatballs for this soup and buy regular spinach and tear off the leaves until I made it this way which is so good. My family requests this soup all the time in the winter, it is a comfort food to them.
Provided by Mainely Debbie
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 Large Stockpot
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- I like to cook the orzo separately and then add it to the soup at the end.
- Put the rest of the ingredients in a large stock pot and bring to a boil and then simmer for at least an hour.
- When serving, put soup in bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired, you could also serve it with Italian bread for slopping up the broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2060.1, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 9798.6, Carbohydrate 396, Fiber 34.1, Sugar 32, Protein 84.9
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your soup. Look for ripe vegetables, flavorful herbs, and a good quality broth.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many ingredients to the pot, the soup will be watery and bland. Add the ingredients in batches, and make sure to cook them until they are tender before adding the next batch.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. Be careful not to over-season the soup, as you can always add more seasoning later.
- Let the soup simmer: Simmering the soup for at least 30 minutes will help to develop the flavors and make the soup more flavorful.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Italian wedding soup is traditionally served with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and crusty bread. You can also add other toppings, such as cooked chicken, sausage, or meatballs.
Conclusion:
Italian wedding soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious Italian wedding soup that your family and friends will love.
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