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Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs

Cultural Context

Originating from Southern Italy, Italian Wedding Soup (Minestra Maritata) is a beloved dish traditionally served at weddings and festive occasions. The name reflects the marriage of flavors from the meatballs and greens, creating a comforting and hearty soup. Today, it is enjoyed in homes across the globe, often adapted with various meats and vegetables to suit local tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound ground beef
1/2 large onion
1/4 cup dried parsley
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves
12 cups chicken broth
4 ounces spinach

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

1

Grate half of a large onion and add it to a bowl with one pound of ground beef.

2

Add 1/4 cup of dried parsley, 1 egg, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl.

3

Mince two garlic cloves and add them to the mixture.

4

Mix all the ingredients together by hand to form the meatball mixture.

5

In a large pot, heat 12 cups of chicken broth on the stove.

6

Add spinach to the broth, using about 4 ounces, or more if desired.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringmixing

Equipment Needed

large potcheese graterkitchen scale

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Minestra MaritataItalian Wedding Soup
Local Name: Minestra Maritata con Polpette di Pollo

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