Italian Wedding Soup

5 from 1 vote

Italian wedding soup is a classic – it’s warm and comforting with tender meatballs, al dente pasta, and perfectly wilted tuscan kale. We’re making homemade meatballs but this recipe can always be made with frozen meatballs for a quick and easy weeknight din ner. Ingredients

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Italian Wedding Soup

Servings: servings

Calories: 763kcal

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

1 large egg
¼ cup milk
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the soup:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced carrots
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic minced
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup small dried pasta see notes
2 cups chopped kale

Instructions

For the meatballs:

Preheat the oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
Add the breadcrumbs, parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Next add the ground beef and pork and gently stir to combine.
Coat a small baking sheet and your hands with olive oil. Scoop out tablespoon sized portions and roll them into smooth balls.
Bake the meatballs for 12-15 minutes, or until they are browned and almost fully cooked.

For the soup:

Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to warm for a minute.
Next add the carrots and onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables just begin to soften.
Add the garlic and cook it for an additional minute.
Next add the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
Bring the soup to a boil and add the pasta. Cook for half of the time directed on the box- about 3 minutes.
Add the meatballs and kale to the soup and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until warmed through.
Enjoy topped with a sprinkle of parmesan.

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