OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
This is a copycat version of the Italian Wedding Soup served at Olive Garden on rare occasions. Can be made vegetarian by removing the meatballs and using vegetable stock. Add mushrooms and thin strips of nori for more flavor. Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen until needed.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Spinach
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, nutmeg and 1/4 cup onion. Add the egg and ground meats and blend well with your hands. Shape into little meatballs, about 3/4 inch to one inch in diameter.
- Brown them in a little hot oil until they are well colored on all sides. Drain on a paper towel.
- In the bottom of a large soup kettle or dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil and saute the garlic and the onion slowly until they begin to disintegrate. Do not let them brown or burn. You may need to add a tsp of stock as they cook.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir continuously as you make the roux. Stir until the flour turns a light brown. Pour the boiling beef stock into the kettle and bring to a boil, stirring to blend well.
- Add the pasta and the spinach and simmer until the pasta is tender. Adjust the seasonings. Return the meatballs to the soup and heat through. Serve hot.
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Ronni Rosenberg
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I loved the creamy broth and the tender meatballs. I will definitely be making this again.
Angela Lemaire
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times, and it's always a hit. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs are always cooked perfectly. I love that it's so easy to make, too.
MD nayem Khalifa
[email protected]This soup was just okay. The broth was a bit bland, and the meatballs were a little dry. I wouldn't make it again.
Isaac Odongo
[email protected]This soup was really easy to make, and it turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kristen Mckown
[email protected]I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The meatballs were especially popular.
Antwonette Rogers
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the broth was creamy and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Aidan Brady
[email protected]I've made this soup many times, and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests. I usually add a little extra spinach and Parmesan cheese, and it's perfect.
Kaycee Henson
[email protected]This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning, and it was much better. I would recommend using a flavorful broth, or adding some extra seasonings to taste.
Hridoy Talukder
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen meatballs to save time, and they worked perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul Kaium
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of soup, but this one was really good. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sharifah Jumah
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy broth, tender meatballs, and flavorful vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.