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

Sufyan Sufyanaligujjar110
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, celery, and onions and they worked perfectly in this soup.


Rambinay Sah
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian food, but this soup was surprisingly good. I would definitely make it again.


Nicola Hore
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This soup is very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Desteny Kutyba
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out very tough. I followed the recipe exactly, but they just didn't cook through.


Shuri Sunar
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This soup is very easy to make and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chhotu Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I love this soup. The spinach is very subtle and it doesn't overpower the other flavors.


Noah Koehn
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This soup is very filling and satisfying. It's a great meal for a cold winter day.


Yagub Balacayev
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Ratul Hossain
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken from a previous meal and it worked perfectly in this soup.


Michael Novor Addo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out very bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor.


Mabaale Jonathan
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The meatballs are so tender and the broth is very flavorful.


Tabark Ahmad
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I'm not a fan of the way this soup looks, but it tastes amazing. The meatballs are so flavorful and the broth is very rich.


Joy Paul
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This soup is very easy to make and it's a great way to get your veggies in. I added some extra spinach and carrots to my soup and it was delicious.


Muhammadsanni Rufai
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I made this soup in a slow cooker and it turned out great. I cooked it on low for 6 hours and the meatballs were so tender and flavorful.


Ec 021pgo
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover meatballs. I had some leftover meatballs from a previous meal and they worked perfectly in this soup.


Cillian Conway
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian wedding soup, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The meatballs were light and fluffy, and the broth was very flavorful.


Bisma Khan
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Rafi Islam
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The broth was so flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Duah
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and comforting, and it's so easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.