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Italian Wedding Soup

January 15, 2010 by 13 Comments

Oh, I love and adore this soup. For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, til death do us part, I love this soup, and true love lasts forever. For me, this soup is all about the adorable little meatballs, which cook right in the soup. You make them nice and tiny so they fit right on your spoon. Use a really nice prepared chicken broth for the soup base — these days I am liking Imagine free range chicken broth, which comes in a box and has a smooth and rich chicken broth flavor (some of the canned chicken broths taste a little tinny and watery to me). The broth is enhanced with some chopped sauteed veggies, some pasta, some fresh baby spinach…and of course those wonderful teeny meatballs.

I like to make a nice big batch of this soup on a Sunday afternoon — it makes a perfect Sunday supper, especially served with some crusty French bread and butter, or even grilled cheese sandwiches if you have an especially hungry crew on your hands. The leftovers save just beautifully and will give you a warm and fuzzy feeling when you look into your fridge wondering what’s for lunch and see the container of wedding soup.

Ah, Italian Wedding Soup. Make it for your true love today.
 

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Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and chopped fine
2 ribs celery, chopped fine
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper
1 pound ground pork/veal/beef combined
1 egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 1/2 cup dried pasta (I use tiny shells, but your choice)
1 pound fresh baby spinach

Directions

1. Heat oil in a deep large saucepan over medium heat and add carrots, celery, onion and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper, cover pot and cook veggies for 5 minutes, stirring now and then.
2. While the veggies cook, combine meat, egg, garlic, cheese, crumbs and nutmeg.
3. Uncover pot and add broth and water and bring to a boil. When soup boils, reduce heat a bit and start rolling the meat mixture into very small meatballs, dropping them in the soup as you go.
4. When you are done with the meatballs, add the pasta, stir, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. When pasta is tender, stir in spinach. When spinach is wilted, the soup is ready. Taste, adjust seasonings, light some romantic candles and serve.

 

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  1. Ciao Chow Linda says:
    January 16, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Oh yum – that is a perfect Sunday supper. I remember growing up with this soup that my mother made on special occasions. great photo too.

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  2. Kate says:
    January 17, 2010 at 5:51 am

    I love Italian Wedding Soup. Isn't it fun? Little meatballs in soup…delicious. Great photo!

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  3. firstlookthencook says:
    January 18, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Nice job on the soup, it looks amazing!!

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  4. Suzanne H. says:
    January 21, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    I made this the other night–Loved it. It's even better on the 2nd day!

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  5. Kate Morgan Jackson says:
    January 21, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    Second day soup (and stew, and chili) is the BEST!

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  6. Lindsay says:
    January 26, 2010 at 3:14 am

    I just made this soupe tonight and I normally, when I get a recipe off FoodGawker, I don't usually comment after I've made it. But I had to come on here and comment this AMAZING soup! Not only is it simple to make, but it goes together super quick and tastes like you've spent all day making it. I was skepticle about it because of the fact that it doesn't have many ingredients, but I wanted to try it because I love Italian Wedding soup. This did not disappoint AT ALL. My parents loved it and even my picky pooch had a meatball and some broth. We all went back for seconds and I can't wait to reheat some for lunch tomorrow! Thank you for posting such an amazing recipe. ;)

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  7. Juno says:
    January 26, 2010 at 6:36 am

    I love the simplicity and clean flavours of this dish (well, I haven't tried it but I certainly will do). Thank you. Looks amazing.

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  8. Kate Morgan Jackson says:
    January 26, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Wow, thanks for all the great comments — I'm so glad this soup is working so well for all you guys! (Now I think I need to go make it again!!)

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  9. pinksuedeshoe says:
    January 27, 2010 at 2:35 am

    I made this for dinner tonight with some italian sausage, because that's what I had, and it was FANTASTIC! Even my non soup loving hubby (he doesn't think it's a real meal) had two bowls. I think the little meatballs made the difference! Thank you so much.

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