ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP (MINESTRA MARITATA)
"Minestra Maritata" translates to married soup. The ingredients blend or "marry" well together, hence the name Minestra Maritata. I'm sure that someone not knowledgeable with the Italian language translated it to "Italian Wedding Soup." It is not a soup Italians serve at weddings. In this recipe, the escarole is cooked separately to remove some of the bitterness and to keep the soup from turning green.
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place first 6 ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil., then immediately reduce to a simmer and cook until the chicken easily falls off the bones. Remove chicken from the broth and allow to cool. Reserve the broth. When the chicken has cooled enough to handle, remove all of the meat from the bones and chop meat into small pieces.
- While the soup is cooking, make the meatballs. Mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and chopped parsley. Form into small meatballs and place on a baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven until fully cooked, approximately 15 minutes.
- Strain the broth used to cook the chicken. Add the remaining onion, celery, and carrots. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Cook the escarole in a separate small pot of boiling salted water until wilted, about 10 minutes. Drain, squeeze dry and add to the broth. Add the cooked chicken, meatballs and cooked, drained pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat well and serve accompanied by Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.5, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 469.4, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 19.1
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farman ullaha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup was too salty. I had to add a lot of water to dilute it.
Charlie McMurrough
[email protected]This soup is a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Cody Terrazas
[email protected]I love that this soup can be made ahead of time. It makes it easy to have a delicious meal on a busy weeknight.
Christopher Wilkinson
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover escarole.
Futhi Mac
[email protected]I've never made Italian wedding soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great.
Mohammad Osman Najob
[email protected]This is the perfect soup for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Benjamin Contra
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Luis Ramos
[email protected]This soup is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.
Ahamed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of escarole, but I really enjoyed it in this soup. It added a nice texture and flavor.
Angela Pinto
[email protected]This is a great soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.
Clayton Kun America
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The escarole adds a nice bitterness that balances out the sweetness of the meatballs.
Rabeya Jannat098
[email protected]This soup is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Sanjida Mila
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this soup was to make. It turned out great and my guests loved it.
Adejumo Omotoyosi
[email protected]This is the best Italian wedding soup I've ever had! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are perfectly cooked.
Shafiq Sab S.
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.
Kc Silver
[email protected]This soup is a delicious and hearty meal! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the meatballs are tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.