Italian Wedding Soup Made Simple

Warm up your kitchen with "Italian Wedding Soup Made Simple," a comforting and hearty classic that’s easier than ever to prepare. This recipe combines tender, homemade meatballs made from a flavorful mixture of ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and spices, simmered to perfection in a savory chicken broth. Diced carrots, celery, and onion add a subtle sweetness, while acini di pepe pasta and fresh spinach (or escarole) bring richness and texture to every spoonful. Ready in just under an hour, this wholesome soup is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan for a crowd-pleasing dish that feels like a warm Italian hug. Perfect for busy cooks looking for easy Italian recipes or comforting soup ideas!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Carrots, diced
• 1 cup Celery, diced
• 1 medium Onion, finely diced
• 0.75 cup Acini di pepe pasta
• 4 cups Fresh spinach (or escarole), chopped
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 2

Roll the meat mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a plate or tray.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, add diced carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables become tender.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the meatballs back into the pot and simmer for 10 minutes to cook them through.

Step 7

Stir in the acini di pepe pasta and cook until it is tender, about 6-8 minutes, or according to package instructions.

Step 8

Add the chopped spinach (or escarole) and parsley to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot with additional grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3378.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2615.6

Total Fat 122.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 594.2mg	0%
Sodium 8840.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 27.3g
Protein 177.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 953.1mg	0%
Iron 25.3mg	0%
Potassium 4970.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 32.2%