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.

blue noon
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Just made this soup and it was delicious! The broth was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The mini pasta shells were a nice touch, too. Will definitely be making this again!


Suni Yo
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This soup is amazing! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the mini pasta shells. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. Will definitely be making this again!


Orion Hulaj
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This is my go-to Italian wedding soup recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the tender vegetables and the al-dente pasta. My whole family loves it!


Mzokhona Gcuma
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This soup was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the hearty texture. The mini pasta shells were a great touch, and the soup was so easy to make. Definitely a keeper!


Eddy Wizikiba
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Just made this soup and it turned out great! The broth was delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The mini pasta shells were a fun and unique addition. Will definitely be making this again!


Nahim Sheikh
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This soup is so hearty and delicious. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I love that it's packed with vegetables and has a rich, flavorful broth. The mini pasta shells are a nice touch, too. Will definitely be making this again!


Marie Smith
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I love the combination of the tender vegetables and the al-dente pasta. Definitely a new favorite in my kitchen!


Scott Camp
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I'm not usually a fan of Italian wedding soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The broth was so rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the mini pasta shells. Will definitely be making this ag


Ntuthuko Ngcobo
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's packed with vegetables and has a light, flavorful broth. The mini pasta shells add a nice touch of texture. My whole family loved it!


Bohdan Velikokon
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Just made this soup for my family and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the hearty texture. The mini pasta shells were a great touch, and the soup was so easy to make. Definitely a keeper!


Jazzeymann Ahmad
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This Italian wedding soup was a hit at my party! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly tender. I especially loved the addition of mini pasta shells, which added a fun and unique texture to the soup. Will definitely be ma