Best Kittencals Italian Wedding Soup Recipes

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ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP I



Italian Wedding Soup I image

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

TRADITIONAL ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



Traditional Italian Wedding Soup image

You don't have to be Italian to love this easy-to-make soup with tiny round pasta! Add homemade meatballs but use ready-made stock and rotisserie chicken.-Mary Sheetz, Carmel, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon raisins, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2/3 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, cut into thin strips
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. , In a Dutch oven, brown meatballs in small batches; drain. Add the broth and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in chicken and pasta; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, cool soup. Freeze soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



Kittencal's Italian Wedding Soup image

Once the meatballs are shaped this soup takes very little time to put together and to cook, it makes a wonderful soup to serve at a dinner party --- the success of this soup will strongly depend on your quality of chicken broth so use the very best, the meatballs may be prepared covered and refrigerated up to a day in advance and I strongly recommend doing so to blend the flavors --- the complete recipe may be doubled.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups good quality chicken broth (see my Kittencal's Best Chicken Stock/Broth (Crock Pot Option))
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon zest (or the zest from 1 lemon)
2 cups finely sliced escarole (or use spinach)
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta (or use 1 cup cooked rice added in at the end)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (more for sprinkling) (optional)
1/4 lb extra lean ground beef
1/4 lb ground pork (or use 1/2 pound ground beef)
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, finely chopped (use white part only)
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the meatballs; in a bowl combine all ingredients together, using hands mix until well combined.
  • Shape into 3/4-inch balls.
  • Place onto a plate or refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Pour the chicken broth in a large saucepan then add in the black pepper; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Drop in the meatballs, then stir in the escarole or spinach, lemon zest and uncooked orzo; return to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
  • OPTIONAL; at the end of cooking mix in 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese until heated through.
  • Season with salt if desired.
  • Ladle into bowl then sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 58.5, Sodium 842.1, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 16.7

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