ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH MEATBALLS

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This soup is just wonderful. It's so filling and chock-full of veggies. I first simmered up a batch of this soup when it was featured in our local newspaper, the Palm Beach Post Times. You can also substitute chicken sausage, rolled up into little balls, for the meatballs here.-Amy McGowen, Jupiter, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large egg white
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 pound ground pork
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg white, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Crumble pork 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° until a thermometer reads 160°, 15-18 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery, parsnip and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, herbes de Provence, pepper flakes and pepper. , Drain meatballs on paper towels. Bring soup to a boil; add meatballs. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Add orzo; cook until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes longer. Add spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. , Freeze option: Do not add orzo or spinach. Cool soup; transfer to freezer containers and freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add orzo, then proceed with recipe as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Daniel Sparkling
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This soup is a must-try!


Adam Issack
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This is the best Italian wedding soup I've ever had.


Gerardine Dera
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I love this soup!


Tooba Ali
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Sadia raj
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This soup is a keeper!


Md Kabir
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I'll definitely be making this again.


hamid youtuber
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Delicious!


Nish
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The soup was good, but the meatballs were a little dry. I think I'll add more bread crumbs next time.


HONOUR IQBAL
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This soup was a disappointment. The meatballs were dry and tough, and the broth was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well.


rahman howlader
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and hearty. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Midnight Marri
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This soup was easy to make and turned out delicious. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the broth was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again!


Hadi Khan121
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the broth is so rich and flavorful. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a little bit of spice. My guests always ask for the recipe


Hady hayat
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This Italian Wedding Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a cold winter day. The meatballs are flavorful and juicy, and the broth is rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!