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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

MAMA'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



Mama's Italian Wedding Soup image

This hearty soup was inspired by a soup I tasted at an Italian wedding. It is sure to please just about everyone! Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Provided by Lalena

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

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 cup seashell pasta
¾ cup diced carrots

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 168.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 70.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1045.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MOM'S HOMEMADE ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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This hearty soup is perfect year round- wintertime for a warmup or room temp in the summer made with fresh spinach. Either ground turkey or ground beef may be used for the meatballs

Provided by Keeferop

Categories     European

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb ground turkey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
10 cups chicken broth
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated cheese
16 ounces boneless chicken breasts
1 cup pasta (acini di pepe, 1 cup uncooked)

Steps:

  • Cook 2 chicken breasts in boiling water until cooked through. Dice or shred into bite size pieces. Set aside.
  • Cook Acini di Pepe. Set aside.
  • Combine ground turkey, salt, pepper, parsley, grated parm, and breadcrumbs. Form into marble size meatballs.
  • Bring 10cups of chicken to a boil and add meatballs. Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add thawed spinach and cooked chicken. Cook another 10 minutes.
  • Beat eggs with cheese and add very slowly drop by drop. Add drained pasta. Cook 10 minutes. Serve.

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP SUPPER



Italian Wedding Soup Supper image

In a classic Italian Wedding Soup, the meat marries the vegetables in a broth. Which type of meat and which vegetables are subject to change, according to your arrangements. Chicken goes well with the savory trio of onion, carrot and celery, with meatballs and spinach in supporting roles. -Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups small pasta shells
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute the onion, carrot and celery in remaining oil until tender. Add the meatballs, soup, spinach, broth, thyme, salt, pepper and reserved chicken; cover and cook until heated through, 4-6 minutes., Drain pasta; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1006mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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