FAVORITE ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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I enjoyed a similar soup for lunch at work one day and decided to re-create it at home. I love the combination of meatballs, vegetables and pasta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, diced
1 large onion, chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 envelope onion soup mix
4-1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 bay leaves
1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs and bread crumbs. Crumble beef and sausage 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° for 15-18 minutes or until no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, spinach, basil, soup mix, ketchup, thyme and bay leaves. , Drain meatballs on paper towels. Bring soup to a boil; add meatballs. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add pasta; cook 13-15 minutes longer or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1016mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Suzie Daisy
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This soup is a must-try for any fan of Italian food. It's flavorful, hearty, and easy to make.


Krishna Das
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I've never made wedding soup before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and the soup turned out great.


Dd Jhnkhb
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are so comforting.


Eshan Tipu
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I'm a big fan of Italian food and this soup did not disappoint. The flavors were rich and flavorful.


David Dela Kulekey
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I was looking for a new wedding soup recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


sowrob hassan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zohaib Azam
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The meatballs in this soup were amazing! I could have eaten a whole bowl of them on their own.


Olivia Kozbial
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great.


asanur zzaman
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I'm not usually a fan of wedding soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the escarole and spinach gave it a nice depth of flavor.


Celestine Maruti
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This Italian wedding soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the meatballs were so tender. I'll definitely be making this again soon.