This is a classic Italian Wedding soup recipe. It is a rich, delicious, heart warming and satisfying soup. It is one our favorites. Enjoy.
Homemade Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
12 cups chicken broth
1 cup white wine - optional
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
4 cups fresh chopped spinach - rinsed and drained
1 to 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
3 tbsp cup fresh chopped oregano
1 tbsp minced garlic
salt and pepper
Mini meatballs:
3/4 to 1 pound ground beef, veal,
turkey or chicken
3 tbsp fresh chopped oregano
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
1 tsp fresh chopped thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Italian seasonings
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs
1/4 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup milk mixed
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
*Combine all meatball ingredients and mix well but do not over mix.
Refrigerate until ready for soup.
In pot on medium heat add 2-3 tbsp of oil, onion, celery and carrots and salt and pepper to taste.
Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until veggies start to become tender.
Add garlic and fresh herbs. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add wine at this point if you wish and cook for 2 minutes.
Slowly add chicken broth and stir well.
Turn heat up to high and bring to a boil.
Add meatballs. You can make the size you wish but we like them spoon size.
Add orzo pasta.
Bring up to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
Add spinach last 5 minutes. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
Serving with fresh Italian bread.
Enjoy.
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