EASY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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"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

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup uncooked orzo or acini di pepe pasta
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

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.

Alias Motloung
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Priya maraj
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dd rr
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so comforting and flavorful.


karan ayer
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Jahir Rahman
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This is the best Italian wedding soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the meatballs are perfect.


Besufekad Amare
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I love this soup! It's so comforting and delicious.


Shalom Chunga
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This soup is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


james mcleran
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian wedding soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Anik Raj
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This soup is delicious! I love the meatballs and the broth is so flavorful.


l00kking RiP
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I've never made Italian wedding soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The soup turned out great and my family loved it.


Devon Black
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so comforting and flavorful.


Huda Talat
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I made this soup for my friends last week and they couldn't stop raving about it. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Shahzad Aslam
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's definitely a keeper.


Jakir Hosen
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Kamla Rampragass
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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