Mom's Wedding Soup

Warm, comforting, and brimming with wholesome ingredients, Mom's Wedding Soup is a cherished classic that turns any meal into a heartfelt celebration. This Italian-inspired soup features tender homemade meatballs crafted from a flavorful blend of ground chicken, mild Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Gently simmered in a savory chicken broth with acini di pepe pasta, vibrant spinach, and aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, every spoonful delivers a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Ideal for weeknights or special gatherings, this soul-soothing dish comes together in just over an hour and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a crisp side salad. Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan for added richness, and share the love with family and friends at your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage (mild)
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 piece large egg
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced small)
• 2 medium carrots (sliced thinly into rounds)
• 2 stalks celery stalks (sliced thinly)
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups fresh spinach (coarsely chopped)
• 0.75 cup acini di pepe pasta
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 optional grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined.

Step 3

3. Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get approximately 30-35 meatballs.

Step 4

4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until firm and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 5

5. While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 6

6. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 7

7. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil. Stir in salt and black pepper.

Step 8

8. Add the acini di pepe pasta to the boiling broth and cook according to the package instructions (approximately 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.

Step 9

9. Reduce the heat to a simmer and gently stir in the baked meatballs.

Step 10

10. Add the fresh spinach to the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until wilted.

Step 11

11. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.

Step 12

12. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3475.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2855.4

Total Fat 140.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 753.5mg	0%
Sodium 10408.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 205.0g	0%

Vitamin D 43IU	0%
Calcium 977.7mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 7020.5mg	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: 43.1%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 29.0%