Best Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipes

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EASY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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"After one taste, you'll find that this soup is absolutely delicious," promises Paula Sullivan from Barker, New York. "Lean ground beef and reduced sodium broth help keep it light. For variety, substitute garbanzo beans for the kidney beans."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup uncooked orzo or acini di pepe pasta
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, parsley, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. meatballs. , Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; drain., Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, beans and spinach. Stir in pasta, meatballs and remaining salt and pepper. , Cook until spinach is tender and meatballs are heated through. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

EASY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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This is a quick go to soup on a chilly day. It's quick, it's easy, and it tastes great. My husband who tends to be a picky eater (Yuck) was not too sure about it at first. Now it is his favorite. It doesn't get any easier than this.

Provided by BumpsLady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup medium pasta shell, uncooked (sometimes I use Ditalini also, same amount)
16 frozen meatballs, cooked
2 cups spinach leaves, finely shredded
1 cup pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Bring broth and one cup water to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Add pasta and meatballs.
  • Return to a boil; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until pasta is done.
  • Do Not Drain.
  • Reduce heat; stir in spinach and pizza sauce.
  • Cook one to two minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • I like to top mine with a little bit of shredded Mozzarella.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1006.4, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 8.8

EASY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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Dinner ready in 25 minutes! Cook meatballs, pasta and spinach with Progresso® chicken broth for a famous Italian soup - a hearty meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked medium shell pasta (4 oz)
16 frozen cooked meatballs
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, finely shredded
1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth and water to boiling. Add pasta and meatballs; return to boiling. Cook 7 to 9 minutes or until pasta is almost tender. Do not drain.
  • Add spinach and pizza sauce; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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My aunt makes a much more complicated version of this soup (and she won't give me the recipe!), and this is the best recipe I can find in its place. There is a LOT of room for variation, so have fun experimenting! This is the original recipe here. The easiest way to make the meatballs is to roll them into a 3/4 inch "log" and then cut them off in 3/4 inch segments, THEN roll them into meatballs. My sister prefers to brown the meatballs first, but I like them better this way. Also, it is best to add a small portion of meatballs at a time. When the meatballs cook they rise. Once they begin to rise, add more meatballs and stir gently. I also add a clove of garlic to the meatballs and I usually double the breadcrumbs.

Provided by MarineCorpsWife

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons minced onions
2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
2 cups spinach, packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 cup orzo pasta
3/4 cup diced carrot

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 248.4, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 89.1, Sodium 1067, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 23.8

EASY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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I used to make my own meatballs for this soup and buy regular spinach and tear off the leaves until I made it this way which is so good. My family requests this soup all the time in the winter, it is a comfort food to them.

Provided by Mainely Debbie

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 Large Stockpot

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 cups water
1/2 cup chicken bouillon granule
1 lb orzo pasta (or more)
3 lbs frozen 1/2 ounce italian meatballs, Thawed
10 ounces shredded carrots
2 (9 ounce) bags Baby Spinach

Steps:

  • I like to cook the orzo separately and then add it to the soup at the end.
  • Put the rest of the ingredients in a large stock pot and bring to a boil and then simmer for at least an hour.
  • When serving, put soup in bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired, you could also serve it with Italian bread for slopping up the broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2060.1, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 9798.6, Carbohydrate 396, Fiber 34.1, Sugar 32, Protein 84.9

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