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Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup
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Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming dish that perfectly blends savory meatballs, fresh spinach, and tender pasta in a rich chicken broth. This comforting soup is ideal for family dinners or cozy weeknight meals, bringing warmth and flavor to every occasion. With its delightful combination of ingredients, Italian Wedding Soup is sure to become a favorite at your table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ lb. ground beef (85% lean)
  • ½ lb. ground pork
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 ¼ cups carrots (diced)
  • 2 celery ribs (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¾ cup acini de pepe pasta (uncooked)
  • 4-5 cups fresh spinach
  • salt/pepper (to taste)
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meatballs by mixing ground beef, ground pork, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Form small meatballs.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, carrots, celery, and remaining garlic until tender.
  3. Add meatballs to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and stir in Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the acini de pepe pasta and cook until al dente. Add spinach during the last few minutes until wilted.
  6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.

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