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Italian Wedding Soup

Light and filled with tender chicken meatballs, you'll fall in love with this Italian wedding soup. It's easy to make and the whole family will be saying "I do" to another bowlful (no wedding required)!
Adapted from a recipe by Cooking Classy.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • ¼ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil divided

Soup

  • ¼ cup onion chopped
  • 3 large carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 10 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup acini di pepe pasta or orzo pasta
  • 4 cups spinach chopped
  • shredded parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, bread crumbs, parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
  • Roll into one-inch meatballs, making 25-30.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides, but not cooking them completely.
  • Remove browned meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • When all the meatballs have been browned and removed, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30-60 seconds.
  • Add the chicken stock, pasta, and browned meatballs to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer till meatballs are cooked through and pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach till just wilted but still bright green. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Italian Wedding Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
321
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
623
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
830
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
 
5346
IU
107
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
115
mg
12
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.