Mama's Italian Wedding Soup

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This hearty soup was inspired by a soup I tasted at an Italian wedding. It is sure to please just about everyone! Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Submitted by Eileen Mintz
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • ¼ cup dried bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 3 tablespoons minced onion

  • 2 ½ quarts chicken broth

  • 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced

  • 1 cup seashell pasta

  • ¾ cup diced carrots

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set aside.

  2. In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, pasta, carrot and meatballs. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, and meatballs are no longer pink inside. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
7g Fat
13g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 1045mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 221mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.