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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.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion
1 cup celery
1 cup carrots
4 cups chicken stock
1 pound ground turkey
1 egg
1 cup grated pecorino cheese
0.5 cup bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic
1 cup escarole
2 cups farfalle pasta
1

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot over medium heat.

2

Add 1 chopped onion and sauté until it is translucent, about 1 minute.

3

Add 1 cup of chopped celery and 1 cup of chopped carrots to the pot and sauté for another minute.

4

Pour in 4 cups of chicken stock and bring to a low simmer.

5

In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground turkey, 1 egg, 1 cup of grated pecorino cheese, and 0.5 cup of bread crumbs. Mix well.

6

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the meat mixture and mix again.

7

Roll the meat mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

8

Once the soup is boiling, add the meatballs to the pot.

9

After the meatballs have cooked for about 10-12 minutes, add 1 cup of cleaned and chopped escarole to the soup.

10

In a separate pot, boil water and cook 2 cups of farfalle pasta until al dente, then drain.

11

Serve the soup with the cooked pasta, adding more pecorino cheese on top.

Equipment Needed

potbowl

Allergens

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Local Name: Minestra Maritata

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