QUICK ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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Here's a quick and hearty soup that's a tried-and-true favorite with Sherri Perfett's family in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. "My husband and two preschoolers love the combination of chicken broth, seasoned meatballs and spinach," writes this busy flight attendant who's away from home three to four days a week. "And since it freezes so well, I often make extra to be sure I always have some on hand."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups chicken broth
2 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), skin removed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and chicken to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove the chicken and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., Shape into 1-in. balls; add to broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink. Skim fat., Add pasta, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning to soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Remove chicken from bones; discard bones and shred meat. Add the chicken, spinach and remaining cheese to soup and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1056mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Ajman Ali Khattak
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This soup is the worst thing I've ever eaten.


Angelia Dagnen
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I'm sorry, but this soup is just not good.


Shahyan Kk
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This soup is terrible. Do not make it!


Kenda Workman
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.


Vivian Ryan
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This soup was a lot of work to make and it wasn't worth it. The flavor was just okay.


Cookie Is back
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I found this soup to be too watery. I had to add more pasta to thicken it up.


Kill Alon
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.


RapSTAR Zayn
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I'm not a big fan of escarole, so I used spinach instead. It was still delicious.


Jessica Hluby
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I love the addition of the parmesan cheese. It really takes this soup to the next level.


Jake Marstein
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Torik Akndo
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This soup is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and even used different types of pasta.


Zandile Mkhabela
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I love that this soup can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


anime tion
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Shahzad Shahzad
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


diya Rana
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This soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the combination of vegetables, meatballs, and pasta is perfect.


Jaydin Herbst
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use frozen meatballs to save time.


Podiya Official
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I've never had Italian wedding soup before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was light and flavorful, and the meatballs were so tender.


Army production
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This soup was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.