MAMA'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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This hearty soup was inspired by a soup I tasted at an Italian wedding. It is sure to please just about everyone! Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Provided by Lalena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 cup seashell pasta
¾ cup diced carrots

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set aside.
  • In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, pasta, carrot and meatballs. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, and meatballs are no longer pink inside. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 70.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1045.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tamin Tamin
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This is a great recipe! The soup is delicious and the meatballs are so tender. I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times.


Helen Thompson
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The meatballs were a big hit, and the soup itself was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aethe Tix
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the meatballs are so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Awais mehar Iftikher mehar
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too.


Hadaytullah
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This soup is a winter staple in our house. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it always warms us up on a cold day.


Sekandi Hussein
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Bongani Yende
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This is a great recipe! The soup is delicious and the meatballs are so tender. I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times.


Aram ibrahim
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The soup is so flavorful and the meatballs are perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dom Kent
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The meatballs were a big hit, and the soup itself was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


sonia jahan esha
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This soup is so delicious! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the broth is packed with flavor. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too.


Ava Rousseau
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This is the best Italian wedding soup I've ever had. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Lahiru Akash
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are spot on and the meatballs are so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Magmus Sarbah
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This soup is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the soup itself is packed with vegetables and flavor.


Precious ezinne
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I've tried many Italian wedding soup recipes and this one is by far the best. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are perfectly cooked. My family loved it!


Sohid Miah
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This soup is like a warm hug on a cold day. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the meatballs are so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again!