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italian wedding soup easy version

Italian Wedding Soup Easy Version

A comforting, hearty Italian wedding soup made easy with quick meatballs, tender pasta, and flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1/2 lb ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Soup Base

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup small pasta (acini di pepe, shells, etc.)
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 cup white beans optional
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, seasoning, and salt in a bowl. Form small meatballs.
  • In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle boil.
  • Add the meatballs and cook for 5–7 minutes until they float.
  • Stir in pasta and cook until tender.
  • Add spinach, beans, and tomatoes; simmer briefly.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

For an even easier version, use frozen mini meatballs and skip the mixing step!

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1450IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword italian wedding soup
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