Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

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.

Chop the onion, celery, and carrots.

Heat a little olive oil in a pot.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until fragrant but not browned.

Add the celery and carrots, cooking for about 1 minute.

Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

Prepare the meatballs by mixing turkey meat, 1 cup of bread crumbs, 1 cup of pecorino cheese, black pepper, parsley, 2 eggs, and garlic (squeezed).

Mix the ingredients for the meatballs thoroughly.

Form the meat mixture into meatballs, ensuring they are a good size.

Once the soup is boiling, add the escarole and stir.

Cook the escarole for 10-12 minutes until tender.

Cook the pasta separately to avoid it becoming mushy in the soup.

Drain the pasta once cooked and set aside.

Taste the soup to check seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Serve the soup with a sprinkle of pecorino cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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