Posted by Tender meatballs, veggies, and pasta in a rich and flavorful broth, Italian wedding soup is a meal unto itself.
PREPRATION TIME:
- Prep Time: 50 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Total Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1 or 2 large carrots diced small
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs (I use Colonna Italian seasoned bread crumbs)
- 1 tablespoon (use more if you prefer I do) parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 small sweet onion diced finely
- 2 1/2 boxes of Chicken broth (one was low sodium) I use Kroger brand
- 2 cups of greens, usually the recipe calls for escarole which Ido not like (bitter)so I substitute with romaine lettuce which I did not have much on hand that day
- 1/2 box of 1lb box pasta (Anini di Pepe)
Making the meatballs:
Combine beef and pork , bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, onion powder, diced onion and 1 egg mix together in a bowl.
Shape into 3/4 inch balls and place on parchment paper on a oven proof tray. We cooked ours in our Ninja flip air fryer, 15 minutes on 375 degrees, I found that with a little crust on the meatballs it gives a depth of flavor.
Heat the broth in large soup pot until boiling, add the greens, carrots, meat balls. I saute my carrots first in a skillet then add.
Once hot you can simmer and then I add the pasta at the end, if you prefer you can put it to the side and add as you like. I feel it again adds flavor to the soup. This is why I use the extra 1/2 box of broth to make sure there is room for the pasta.
Serve with additional parmesan cheese on top and some nice crusty bread.
Happy Souping!
