Best Italian Wedding Soup With Acini De Pepe Recipes

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ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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Italian wedding soup is warm and comforting and filled with tender chicken meatballs, veggies, and acini de Pepe. This classic Italian soup will become an instant family favorite!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Main Course

Time 29m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces ground chicken
8 ounces ground chicken sausage ((casings removed))
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup onion ((chopped))
3 large carrots ((chopped))
2 stalks celery ((chopped))
3 garlic cloves
10 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta ((orzo will also work))
4 cups spinach ((chopped))
1/2 cup parmesan

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, chicken sausage, bread crumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Roll into one-inch meatballs making about 25-30.
  • In a large pot add the olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add in the chicken stock, pasta, and meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender. Stir in spinach and allow to wilt. Season with salt and pepper and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 801 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Calories 328 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP I



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Coming from Rhode Island, a very ethnic state, this soup was traditionally served at Italian weddings. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound extra-lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon onion powder
5 ¾ cups chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced escarole
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
⅓ cup finely chopped carrot

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion powder; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
  • In large saucepan, heat broth to boiling; stir in escarole, orzo pasta, chopped carrot and meatballs. Return to boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 86.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1211 mg, Sugar 4 g

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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This Authentic Italian wedding soup is like a bowl of pure comfort and a hug from an Italian Nonna! Mini meatballs, escarole, carrots, and acini di pepe pasta make this the best anytime soup!

Provided by TKWAdmin

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

4-8 cups chopped escarole (1 head)
3/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1 cup finely chopped carrots (about 3)
1 cup finely chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
2 tablespoon oil
12 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoon grated parmesan plus more for garnish
1 cup dry acini de pepe
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 slices of torn bread soaked in 1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup grated parmesan

Steps:

  • In a large bowl add all of the meatball mixture and mix to just combine. Do not overwork the meat as it will get tough. Using a small cookie scoop or a Tablespoon, scoop the meatballs into 1/2" round balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet or plate. Repeat to make all of the meatballs. Set aside.
  • In a large stock pot over medium heat add the oil. When the oil starts to shimmer add the onion, carrots and celery, stirring. Sautee for 6-8 minutes or until the onions turn translucent. Add the stock and bring to a boil scraping the bottom. Once it starts to boil, add the meatballs, pasta and escarole. Continue to cook for 8-10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through stirring often.
  • In a bowl whisk together the egg and 2 tablespoon of parmesan cheese. Turn heat down on the soup to medium. Start stirring the soup around in a circle. Continue stirring and gradually drizzle in the egg mixture to form thin strands of egg; ~ 1 minute. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cups, Calories 239 calories, Sugar 5.2 g, Sodium 558.4 mg, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.5 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg

PARTY ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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A large batch of traditional Italian Wedding soup. This soup offers plenty of meat, carbohydrates and veggies. Perfect with Italian bread. For the pasta, I use acini di pepe, but you could use any small shape you desire, like shells or orzo.

Provided by Chuck

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 onions, chopped
2 cups chopped carrot
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
3 ounces dry pasta
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, spinach, onions, carrots and celery. Mix well and allow to simmer.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs and egg and mix well. Form mixture into 1/2 inch diameter meatballs and carefully drop them into the soup.
  • Put chunks of chicken breast into the soup and reduce heat to low. Allow the soup to simmer for 1 hour. Add the pasta 30 minutes before serving and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 732.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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