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Italian Wedding Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Southern Italy, Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting dish traditionally served at weddings and festive occasions. The name reflects the marriage of flavors from the meatballs and greens, symbolizing unity. Today, this soup is enjoyed across the globe, often adapted with various greens and pasta shapes.

ITITmain
6 servings
Servings4
ground beef
ground chicken
breadcrumbs
1 egg
freshly grated parmesan cheese
freshly chopped parsley (1/4 cup)
Italian seasoning
garlic (1-2 cloves)
salt
pepper
oil
onion
celery
carrots
8 cups chicken broth
parmesan rind
small pasta (like stars)
optional egg for finishing
1

Prepare to make Italian wedding soup for meal prepping.

2

In a bowl, combine ground beef and ground chicken.

3

Add breadcrumbs and 1 egg to the meat mixture for binding.

4

Incorporate freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of freshly chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, and grated garlic into the mixture.

5

Season the mixture with salt and pepper, and mix well using hands or a fork without overworking the meat.

6

Form meatballs using a cookie scoop and roll them into shape with hands, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

7

Heat a large Dutch oven on the stove and add oil.

8

In batches, add meatballs to the pot in a single layer, cooking for 1-2 minutes until browned on all sides.

9

Remove browned meatballs from the pot and set aside.

10

In the same pot, heat more oil and add chopped onion, celery, and carrots, cooking for 3-5 minutes until softened.

11

Add grated garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

12

Pour in 8 cups of chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil.

13

Add a parmesan rind to the broth for flavor, or substitute with freshly grated parmesan at the end if needed.

14

Once boiling, add small pasta and half of the meatballs to the pot.

15

Let the soup bubble for 10-15 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked and pasta is tender.

16

Optionally, whisk an egg and add it to the soup for added richness.

Equipment Needed

baking sheetDutch oven

Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milkeggsgluten
Local Name: Minestra Maritata

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